Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Macro-moths blog and the Micro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Marbled Orchard Tortrix - Hedya nubiferana

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Marbled Orchard Tortrix - Hedya nubiferana A micro moth species from the family of Tortricidae, sub family Olethreutinae. The moth has a wingspan of Wingspan 15-21 mm. It is one of many similar species mimicking birds dropping at rest. The moths can be found on the wing from dusk into the night, between June and August; the adult is easily attracted to light. Its favoured habitat is Hedgerows, gardens, and orchards. The species' life history is the larvae feed on a variety of trees including Hawthorn and Blackthorn. It is widespread and classified as a common species in the UK. https://www.thegrangecl.co.uk/newsite/

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