Dark-barred Tortrix
Common NameDark-barred Tortrix
Scientific NameSyndemis musculana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)21.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, open habitats
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, hawthorn, heather, bilberry
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on the leaves of various trees and shrubs, often rolling them. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among the host plant's foliage.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive oblique dark bar (fascia) on the mottled grey-brown forewings. Its small size and typical tortricid resting posture are also helpful.
Description
This is a small, mottled grey-brown moth characterized by a prominent, often reddish-brown, oblique band across its forewings. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend into its environment.
