Phalonidia lepidana
Scientific NamePhalonidia lepidana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylini
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorscream, orange-brown, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, disturbed ground, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Russia, Kazakhstan
Host PlantsAchillea millefolium, Artemisia vulgaris, Tanacetum vulgare, Solidago
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into stems, roots, or feeding on flowers and seeds of various herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the specific pattern of its forewings, particularly the contrasting reddish-orange tornal patch against the creamy ground color and the dark costal marking. Requires close inspection due to its small size and potential similarity to other *Phalonidia* species.
Description
A small moth with creamy white forewings featuring a prominent reddish-orange to brown patch in the tornal area and a darker brown blotch along the costa.
