Celypha flavipalpana
Common NameCelypha flavipalpana
Scientific NameCelypha flavipalpana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Russia, Kazakhstan)
Host PlantsTaraxacum, Plantago, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, typically boring into the roots or stems of herbaceous plants, with pupation occurring within the larval feeding site or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive mottled brown and cream forewing pattern with a pale dorsal patch, and its prominent green eyes.
Description
A small moth with mottled brown, cream, and dark brown forewings, often featuring a pale dorsal patch and distinct dark markings, and notable green eyes.
