Off-white Hedya Moth
Common NameOff-white Hedya Moth
Scientific NameHedya ochroleucana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsoff-white, dark brown, black, grey
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host PlantsRosa, Crataegus, Malus, Pyrus, Prunus spinosa
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants, often spinning them together, and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the contrasting off-white/cream terminal area and the dark, often bluish-tinged, costal patch on the forewing.
Description
A small moth with forewings that are largely off-white or cream, featuring a prominent dark brown to blackish patch on the costa and a mottled, darker basal area, often with some bluish-grey scales.
