Nut Bud Moth - Epinotia tenerana

Nut Bud Moth - Epinotia tenerana A micro moth species from the family of Tortricidae , subfamily Spilomelinae. The moth has a wingspan of 12 mm to 16mm. This is a slight rust-brown Tortrix; some specimens are darker than others. Its preferred habitat is woodland and damp areas, mainly where the food plants are present. This moth is on the wing from July to early October. They can sometimes be found resting on the foliage of the food plants during the day. The species’ life history is that Larval feeds on Hazel and Alder, initially feeding on the catkins and then later burrowing into the leaf buds. It is widespread in most of Britain. The species is classified as common in the UK.

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