Sallow Apotomis Moth
Common NameSallow Apotomis Moth
Scientific NameApotomis betuletana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, fens, heathland, gardens, areas with birch trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsbirch (Betula spp.)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of birch trees, often spinning leaves together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among leaves or on the ground, with one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled pattern with a contrasting pale dorsal patch on the forewings and its association with birch trees. It is a relatively small moth.
Description
A small moth with mottled dark brown, grey, and white forewings, often featuring a distinct pale dorsal patch and darker markings towards the wing base.
