Nut Bud Moth
Common NameNut Bud Moth
Scientific NameEpinotia tenerana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, white, grey
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas with hazel trees
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe and parts of Asia
Host PlantsHazel (Corylus avellana)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae develop inside the buds and catkins of hazel, later feeding on developing nuts. Pupation occurs in a cocoon on the ground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and grey forewings with a prominent whitish costal patch. Its small size and association with hazel trees are key indicators. The moth typically rests with its wings held roof-like over its body.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a distinct whitish patch on the costa and darker brown markings. Its head and thorax are also mottled brown/grey, blending well with tree bark.
