Tortricidae: Olethreutinae

49.281 (BF1168) Gypsonoma sociana, (Haworth, 1811)

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General Information

This moth has a distinctive black diamond shape formed on the forewing when the at rest.


Wingspan: 12-15 mm.
Foodplant(s): poplars (Populus spp.), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Open woodland, parks, gardens and the banks of ponds, canals, rivers and streams.

Regional Information

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