Family: Tortricidae        Sub-family: Olethreutinae 1260     *     Cydia splendana Identification needs confirming, possibly Cydia ulicetana Wingspan: 12-16mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Deciduous woodlands where Oak or Sweet Chestnuts occur Larvae feed internally in acorns and chestnuts Similar: Cydia ulicetana

Cydia splendana
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2011