Choreutis nemorana, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Choreutis nemorana (Hübner, [1799])
MOTH INFO
Choreutis nemorana is a moth of the family Choreutidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Choreutis nemorana (Hübner, [1799])
Synonyms
Tortrix nemorana Hübner, [1799]
Simaethis nemorana (Hübner, [1799])
Asopia incisalis Treitschke, 1829
Common name
Fig Leaf Roller
Classification
Superfamily: Choreutoidea > Family: Choreutidae > Subfamily: Choreutinae > Genus: Choreutis
Wingspan
16-20 mm
Appearance
The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, each with a pair of pale brown dots on the edge.
Habitat
A population of adults can be observed late in the afternoon in shady parts of fig trees.
Food plant
Ficus carica. The species is considered a minor pest, causing distortion of the leaves and discoloration.
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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