Bramble Shoot Moth
Common NameBramble Shoot Moth
Scientific NameNotocelia uddmanniana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatHedgerows, woodlands, gardens, scrubland where bramble grows
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus fruticosus (bramble), Rubus idaeus (raspberry)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the young shoots of bramble and raspberry plants, causing the shoots to wilt or die back.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the large, dark brown, triangular patch on the inner margin of the forewing, which forms a saddle-like mark when the moth is at rest.
Description
A small moth with mottled light brown to greyish-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent dark brown triangular patch on the dorsal side when at rest.
