Shining Marbled
Common NameShining Marbled
Scientific NameOlethreutes lacunana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)17
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white, blue
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, various open habitats
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, deciduous trees, shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding within spun leaves or flowers of host plants. They overwinter as pupae or larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its highly variable but characteristic marbled forewing pattern, often with a distinct dark patch near the tornus and a pale costal streak. The overall cryptic coloration is key for identification.
Description
A small moth with broad, mottled forewings featuring a complex, cryptic pattern of black, white, grey, and subtle bluish-grey patches, providing excellent camouflage.
