Privet Tortrix
Common NamePrivet Tortrix
Scientific NameAleimma loeflingiana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsprivet, oak, hawthorn, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants, often rolling or tying them together. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf or in a cocoon on the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall orange-brown coloration, bell-shaped resting posture, and the presence of faint darker markings on the forewings. Often found in areas with privet or oak.
Description
A small, orange-brown moth with a somewhat bell-shaped wing outline when at rest, often showing subtle darker markings on the forewings.
