Cinquefoil Tortrix
Common NameCinquefoil Tortrix
Scientific NameCelypha cespitana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, fields
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsPotentilla, Fragaria, Trifolium, Lotus, Medicago
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various herbaceous plants, often tying them together, and typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, bell-shaped resting posture, and the distinctive mottled brown and cream pattern on its forewings, especially in areas with cinquefoil.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, often appearing bell-shaped when at rest.
