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Periclepsis cinctana

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Periclepsis cinctana
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P. cinctana
Binomial name
Periclepsis cinctana
([Denis & Schiffermuller], 1775)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tortrix cinctana [Denis & Schiffermuller], 1775
  • Tortrix albidana Hubner, [1796-1799]
  • Pyralis ceretana Fabricius, 1787

Periclepsis cinctana, the Dover Twist, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in most of Europe, where it has been recorded from Spain, Great Britain, the Benelux, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, the Republic of Macedonia, Norway, Sweden, the Baltic region and Russia.[2] The habitat consists of chalk downlands and calcareous grasslands.[3]

The wingspan is 13–17 mm.[4] There are contrasting cream and brown markings on the forewings.[5] Adults have been recorded on wing from late April to the beginning of July.

The larvae feed on Lotus, Anthyllis, Genista and Cytisus species from within a tubular silken gallery. The species overwinters in the larval stage.[6]

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