Cochylis pallidana
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Cochylis pallidana, the sheep's-bit conch, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by Zeller in 1847.
Description
Cochylis pallidana has a wingspan of 11–14 mm.[2] This species is very similar to Cochylis nana. It can be distinguished by the absence of ochreous suffusion in the basic colour of the forewings.[3]
Biology
The larvae feed on Jasione montana. They feed within the seedheads of their host plant. The species overwinters in a cocoon.[3] Adults are on wing from May to early August in two generations per year.[4]
Distribution and habitat
It is found in most of Europe,[5] Asia Minor, Lebanon and Russia.[6] The habitat consists of dry pastures, downland and sand-dunes.
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ "microlepidoptera.nl". Archived from the original on 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
- ^ a b Hants Moths
- ^ "LOT Moths and Butterflies". Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ Cochylis at funet