Sparganothis rubicundana explained

Sparganothis rubicundana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland and Russia.[1] It is also found in North America, where it has been reported from Alaska, Manitoba, the Northwest Territory and Ontario.[2]

The wingspan is 19–22 mm for males and 15–17 mm for females. Adults are on wing in July and August in northern Europe.[3]

The larvae feed on Vaccinium myrtillus. Larvae can be found from May to June.

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20131210202242/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=439707 Fauna Europaea
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3705 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://www.lepidoptera.se/species/sparganothis_rubicundana.aspx Swedish Moths