Arched Marble
Common NameArched Marble
Scientific NameOlethreutes arcuella
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, silver-grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan)
Host Plantsoak, birch, hazel, willow, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs before pupating in a cocoon. Adults emerge in late spring to mid-summer.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright orange-brown ground color of the forewings, contrasted by bold, wavy silvery-grey bands and a noticeable black costal blotch.
Description
This small moth features striking orange-brown forewings adorned with intricate silvery-grey transverse bands and distinct black markings, including a prominent blotch near the costa.
