Reddish Aethes
Common NameReddish Aethes
Scientific NameAethes rutilana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyCochylinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, pale brown, cream
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsAchillea millefolium, Artemisia campestris
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are internal feeders, boring into the stems or roots of their host plants, typically pupating within the plant material or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the characteristic reddish-brown and cream mottled pattern on the forewings, and its association with yarrow and wormwood host plants.
Description
A small moth with reddish-brown forewings intricately mottled with paler cream or light brown markings, giving it a somewhat reticulated or marbled appearance.
