Cochylis pallidana Tortricinae     Tortricinae

ABH 49.140
B&F 967   *   Cochylis pallidana

Identified by Mike Jeffes
Rare, first Dorset records since 1967
Wingspan: 10-14mm

Season: June
Habitat: Coastal, sandy or stony soils where foodplant present

Larvae feed on Sheep's-bit (Jasione)


Cochylis pallidana


Cochylis pallidana
Cochylis pallidana
Studland Heath, Dorset. June 2013

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