Grapholita pallifrontana is a moth species of the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae.

Grapholita cf. pallifrontana

Distribution

It is found in most of Europe and the Near East.[1]

Habitats

These moths live in grassland and scrub, preferably on base soils.[2]

Description

The wingspan is about 9–12 millimetres (0.35–0.47 in).[2][3] Forewings are brownish, with whitish dorsal blotch and costal markings. Hindwings of the males are infuscate (dark).[3]

Ecology

The larvae feed within seedpods of wild liquorice (Astragalus glycyphyllos).[3] They overwinter in a cocoon.[3] The adult moths fly from May until July.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Fauna Europaea". Archived from the original on 2017-06-08. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  2. ^ a b c Suffolk Moths
  3. ^ a b c d Hants Moths


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapholita_pallifrontana
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