Glyphidoptera insignana
Common NameGlyphidoptera insignana
Scientific NameGlyphidoptera insignana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with deciduous trees
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsAcer, Fagus, Quercus, Tilia, Ulmus
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various deciduous trees, typically as leaf-rollers or borers in shoots/bark. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, mottled reddish-brown coloration, and the prominent raised dorsal scale tuft when at rest, which aids in camouflage.
Description
A small, robust moth with mottled reddish-brown forewings, often featuring darker markings and a distinctive raised scale tuft on the dorsum, giving it a rough, bark-like appearance.
