Narrow-winged Aethes
Common NameNarrow-winged Aethes
Scientific NameAethes angustana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorscream, brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, heathlands, fens, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsAchillea millefolium, Tanacetum vulgare, Senecio jacobaea, Plantago
Flight PeriodMay to October (two generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the flowerheads or stems of various herbaceous plants, particularly Asteraceae. They overwinter as pupae or larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinct dark brown costal blotch, and the overall mottled pattern of cream, brown, and ochre on the forewings. Genitalia examination may be required to distinguish it from very similar *Aethes* species.
Description
A small moth with cream to whitish forewings heavily mottled with shades of brown and ochre, featuring a prominent dark brown costal patch and scattered blackish speckles.
