Marbled Conch
Common NameMarbled Conch
Scientific NameCochylis roseana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorscream, brown, black
HabitatDry grasslands, chalk downlands, waste ground, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsthistles, knapweeds, ragwort
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the flowerheads and seeds of various Asteraceae plants, pupating in a cocoon either in the soil or on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive marbled pattern of cream, brown, and black on the forewings, and its characteristic bell-shaped resting posture.
Description
A small moth with creamy-white forewings mottled with irregular brown and black bands and patches, giving it a marbled appearance. It typically rests in a bell-shaped posture.
