Epinotia septemberana
Common NameEpinotia septemberana
Scientific NameEpinotia septemberana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, ochre, white
HabitatConiferous forests, woodlands, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPicea, Abies, Larix
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the needles of coniferous trees, often spinning them together, before pupating. It undergoes complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive reddish-brown and pale mottled forewing pattern, and its flight period in late summer to autumn.
Description
A small moth with mottled reddish-brown and pale ochre forewings, often featuring a darker central patch and a pale dorsal streak. It has a prominent tuft of scales on its head.
