Green Oak Tortrix
Common NameGreen Oak Tortrix
Scientific NameTortrix viridana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, cream
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, oak forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, beech, birch, hazel
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on oak bark in summer, overwinter, and hatch in spring. Larvae feed on young oak leaves, rolling them for shelter, before pupating within the rolled leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform bright green forewings, pale cream head and wing fringes, and its strong association with oak trees.
Description
A small, uniformly bright green moth with a slightly mottled texture on its forewings and a distinct pale cream fringe along the wing margins.
