Doubleday's Notocelia Moth
Common NameDoubleday's Notocelia Moth
Scientific NameNotocelia uddmanniana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorswhite, brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsRubus (bramble, raspberry), Rosa (rose), Crataegus (hawthorn), Prunus (cherry, plum)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various Rosaceae plants, often spinning them together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled forewing pattern with a broad white streak along the dorsal margin and a prominent dark brown or blackish patch near the costa, often with a metallic sheen.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a prominent white dorsal streak contrasting with mottled brown and dark brown patches, especially a distinct dark mark near the costa.
