Cochylis molliculana Tortricinae     Tortricinae

ABH 49.138
B&F 964a   *   Cochylis molliculana


Local, a recent colonist now established on the south coast
Wingspan: 12-16mm

Season: Two generations, May-July and August-September
Habitat: Mainly coastal areas where foodplant occurs

Larvae feed in flowers and seeds of Bristly Oxtongue, Picris echiodes


Cochylis molliculana


Cochylis molliculana
Cochylis molliculana
Broadstone, Dorset. August 2015

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