Choreutis nemorana, Crete- photo © Fotis Samaritakis
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)
Tortrix 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
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