Conchylis subfurcatana
Common NameConchylis subfurcatana
Scientific NameConchylis subfurcatana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsAchillea millefolium, Artemisia campestris, Tanacetum vulgare
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the flowerheads or stems of various Asteraceae plants. Pupation typically occurs in plant debris or soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the strong, contrasting creamy white and dark brown transverse banding on the forewings. Genitalic examination may be required to distinguish from very similar *Conchylis* species.
Description
A small moth with distinctive alternating creamy white and dark brown transverse bands across its forewings, giving it a striped appearance. The head and thorax are brownish.
