Radford's Flame Shoulder Moth
Common NameRadford's Flame Shoulder Moth
Scientific NamePammene radiata
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)11.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeEurope (including Great Britain)
Host PlantsQuercus (oak), Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut)
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae develop inside acorns of oak trees or sweet chestnuts.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark central stripe bordered by the reddish-brown 'flame shoulder' band on the forewings, its small size, and its association with oak trees.
Description
A small moth characterized by its dark brown forewings featuring a prominent reddish-brown band along the costa and termen, enclosing a darker central area. The head and thorax are also brownish.
