Gypsonoma dealbana explained

Gypsonoma dealbana, the common cloaked shoot,[1] is a moth of the family Tortricidae.

Description

The wingspan is 11–14 mm. These moths have a creamy-white patch on the front of the head.[2] [3] [4]

Biology

Adults are on wing from July to August.[2] The larvae feed on a various deciduous trees, including Salix, Populus, Crataegus, Quercus and Corylus species.[2]

Distribution

This species can be found in most of Europe. It is also found in the Near East and the eastern part of the Palearctic realm.[5] These moths live in well wooded areas.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/gypsonoma-dealbana Nature spot
  2. https://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=1169 UKmoths
  3. http://uahost.uantwerpen.be/vve/checklists/lepidoptera/Tortricidae/Gdealbana.htm Lepidoptera of Belgium
  4. http://www.hantsmoths.org.uk/species/1169.php Hantsmoths
  5. http://www.fauna-eu.org/cdm_dataportal/taxon/b45cb17b-18c2-4268-9b5f-5ff44ceb5709 Fauna europaea