Neocochylis molliculana, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Neocochylis molliculana (Zeller, 1847)
MOTH INFO
Neocochylis molliculana is a moth of the family Tortricidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Neocochylis molliculana (Zeller, 1847)
Synonyms
Cochylis molliculana Zeller, 1847
Cochylis rufosignana Kennel, 1899
Conchylis calavrytana Rebel, 1906
Common name
Ox-tongue Conch
Classification
Superfamily: Tortricoidea > Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Neocochylis
Wingspan
11-15 mm
Habitat
Dry rocky areas and coastal areas.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Compositae (Helminthotheca echioides). The larvae of the first generation live in the flower heads and those of the second generation in the peduncles.
Flight period
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