Paramesia gnomana explained

Paramesia gnomana is a species of moth belonging to the family Tortricidae, first described by Carl Alexander Clerck in 1759.

Description

Paramesia gnomana has a wingspan of about 16-. It is similar to Clepsis spectrana, but it is paler. These moths fly from June to August.^[1]

Caterpillars are polyphagous, feeding from May to June on a wide range of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, especially on bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Stachys species, Iris species, plantain (Plantago species), and dandelion (Taraxacum species).^{[1] [2]}

Distribution and habitat

This species is present in most of Europe and in the Near East. It prefers dry grassland habitats.^{[1] [3]}

External links

• Lepiforum.de
• Lepidoptera of Belgium

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kimber . Ian . Paramesia gnomana (Clerck, 1759) . UKmoths . 4 February 2021.
2. http://www.microlepidoptera.nl/soorten/species.php?p=1&speciescode=360340 Microlepidoptera
3. Web site: Paramesia gnomana (Clerck, 1759) . Fauna Europaea . 4 February 2021.