Great Tortrix
Common NameGreat Tortrix
Scientific NameChoristoneura murinana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatConiferous forests, especially fir and spruce forests
Geographic RangeEurope (from France to Russia), parts of Asia
Host PlantsAbies alba, Picea abies
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are defoliators of conifers, feeding on needles and buds, and can cause significant damage during outbreaks. They overwinter as young larvae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive brown and tan banded forewing pattern, particularly the prominent dark brown band across the middle of the wing, and its presence in coniferous forests.
Description
A small moth with forewings displaying a complex pattern of light and dark brown bands, often forming chevron-like markings, providing cryptic camouflage.
