Phalonidia contractana
Common NamePhalonidia contractana
Scientific NamePhalonidia contractana
FamilyTortricidae
Wingspan (mm)11.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, dark brown
HabitatFens, marshes, wet meadows, and other damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsMentha aquatica, Lythrum salicaria, Lysimachia vulgaris, Eupatorium cannabinum
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed internally within the stems or roots of various wetland host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size and the distinctive pattern of broad, irregular dark brown bands on a pale background, especially when found in damp habitats.
Description
A small moth with creamy-white forewings featuring broad, irregular dark brown bands. The head and thorax are also pale brown.
