Clepsis siciliana
Common NameClepsis siciliana
Scientific NameClepsis siciliana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, reddish-brown
HabitatMediterranean scrubland, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSicily (Italy)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically leaf-rollers, feeding on a variety of plants and pupating within rolled leaves or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, yellowish-brown ground color, and characteristic reddish-brown markings on the forewings, along with the typical tent-like resting posture of Tortricidae moths.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-brown forewings mottled with darker reddish-brown markings, particularly along the costal margin and near the termen. The fringes are also reddish-brown.
