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 Micro-moths blog and the Macro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix - Pandemis cerasana

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix - Pandemis cerasana This is a micro moth from the family of Tortricidae subfamily Tortricinae. This is one of several quite similar 'Tortrix' moths which hold their wings in a flattened, bell-shaped posture when at rest. The moth has a wingspan of 16-25 mm. The species' habitat favours gardens, orchards, and other woodland areas. It Flies from June to August from dusk into the night and is attracted to light. The food plants are many kinds of deciduous trees, especially fruit trees. The moth is widespread and classified as a common species in the UK.

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