Roseate Marble - Celypha rosacean.

Roseate Marble - Celypha rosacean. A micro moth species from the family of Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae . The moth has a wingspan of 15 to 19 mm. When freshly emerged, this species can have a distinctly rosy or purplish tinge, which gives rise to the scientific name. However, this can fade quite quickly to a dull buff colour. Its preferred habitat is rough pasture and similar habitats. The moth is on the wing from June to July and is attracted to light. The species’ life history is that the larvae feed on the roots of sow-thistle and dandelion. Though uncommon, it is distributed in the southern half of England and Wales. The species is classified as local in the UK.

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