Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

49.188 (BF1099) Endothenia marginana, (Haworth, 1811)

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General Information

This species can be distinguished from both sexes of E.gentianaeana and E.oblongana by its conspicuously white hindwings, although genital dissection is usually required for a positive identification.


Wingspan: 11-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): Betony (Stachys officinalis), Common Hemp-nettle (Galeopsis tetrahit), Lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica), Yellow-rattle (Rhinanthus minor), Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), teasels (Dipsacus spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Rough meadows and grassland, waysides, embankments, damp woods, boggy heaths and fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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