Dichelia clarana
Common NameDichelia clarana
Scientific NameDichelia clarana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests
Geographic RangeCentral and Northern Europe, parts of Asia
Host Plantsspruce, fir, pine
Flight PeriodLate May to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the needles of conifers, often spinning them together. Pupation occurs within a spun shelter on the host plant, and the species overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of dark bands and mottling on the forewings, particularly the irregular dark band across the middle. Its association with coniferous trees is also a key indicator.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a mottled pattern of light cream/tan and dark brown/blackish bands, including a prominent, irregular dark band across the mid-wing.
