Epinotia festivana

Epinotia festivana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Epinotia
Species:
E. festivana
Binomial name
Epinotia festivana
(Hubner, 1799)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tortrix festivana Hubner, [1796-1799]

Epinotia festivana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of southern Europe and the Near East.

Larva

The wingspan is 14–16 mm.[2] Adults are on wing from June to July in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Quercus and Corylus species. Feeding results in a gall-like swelling. Pupation takes place after hibernation on the leaves of the food plant.

References

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  1. ^ Fauna Europaea
  2. ^ Lot Moths and Butterflies


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