Bluebell Shade
Common NameBluebell Shade
Scientific NameUndetermined species (likely Epinotia sp.)
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, areas with host trees/shrubs
Geographic RangeWidespread in Holarctic region (Europe, North America, Asia)
Host Plantsvarious conifers (e.g., spruce, fir), deciduous trees (e.g., birch, alder)
Flight PeriodLate spring to late summer (May-August)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-rollers or feed internally in buds, shoots, or cones of host plants, undergoing pupation within a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, dark mottled forewings, and characteristic resting posture. Precise identification to species often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey-brown forewings and slender antennae, often found resting on leaves.
