Irish moths

Celypha lacunana

Family: Tortricidae        Sub-family: Olethreutinae

1076     *     Celypha lacunana


Widespread, very common
Wingspan: 16-18mm

Flight time: May-September
Habitat: Hedgerows, rough ground, fields, woodland edges

Food plants: Various herbaceous plants.
Larvae are very variable. Feed Aug-June, overwintering off plant.


Celypha lacunana


Celypha lacunana

Celypha lacunana
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010 and 2011

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