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Holly Tortrix, Rhopobota naevana

Family: Tortricidae        Sub-family: Olethreutinae

1159     *     Holly Tortrix     *     Rhopobota naevana


Common, widespread
Wingspan: 12-16mm

Flight time: July-September
Habitat:

Larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs including Holly and Bilberry


Holly Tortrix, Rhopobota naevana


Holly Tortrix, Rhopobota naevana


Holly Tortrix, Rhopobota naevana

Holly Tortrix, Rhopobota naevana
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2011

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