Plum Tortrix - Hedya pruniana.

Plum Tortrix - Hedya pruniana. A micro moth species from the family of Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae. The moth has a wingspan of 14 to 16 mm. This species closely resembles the Marbled Orchard Tortrix - Hedya nubiferana but can be distinguished by the difference in position of the two blackish dots on the white of the forewing. Its preferred habitats are woodland, hedgerows and gardens. This moth is on the wing in May and July.. The species’ life history is that the larvae feed in the stems of woodrush during the early spring. A widespread species and is classified as common in the UK.

Tags: Plum Tortrix - Hedya pruniana.