Cydia marita
Scientific NameCydia marita
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with Juniperus
Geographic RangeEastern Europe, Central Asia
Host PlantsJuniperus
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are internal feeders, developing within the cones or shoots of Juniperus species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic mottled forewing pattern, and association with Juniperus host plants. Microscopic examination of genitalia is often required for definitive species identification within the Cydia genus.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, grey, and white, often with subtle reddish-brown banding. Its head and thorax are similarly mottled.
