Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

49.379 (BF1272) Pammene aurana, (Fabricius, 1775)

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General Information

This species is very distinctive, with yellow markings on a chocolate-brown forewing.

 

Moths can be found in the afternoons on the flowers of Hogweed.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: 9-13 mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Common

Habitat

Waysides, gardens, open woodland and hillsides.

Regional Information

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