Celypha striana
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| ( Denis & Schiffermüller , 1775) |
Celypha striana is a butterfly from the family of Winder (Tortricidae).
features
The moths have a wingspan of 16 to 22 millimeters. The basic color of the forewings varies between gray-brown and red-brown. The species can be distinguished from other Celypha species due to the pronounced central band on the forewings .
Similar species
distribution
Celypha striana is widespread in large parts of Europe. It is only missing in Iceland .
Way of life
Open grass areas form the typical habitat of Celypha striana . The moths are crepuscular and fly from June to August. You will be attracted by light sources. The common dandelion is the host plant of the caterpillars . These mine in the roots of the plants.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Celypha striana . www.ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ↑ a b Celypha striana at Fauna Europaea. Retrieved October 20, 2018
Web links
Commons : Celypha striana - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Celypha striana at www.lepiforum.de
- Celypha striana at www.biolib.cz
- Celypha striana at www.naturespot.org.uk
- Celypha striana at britishlepidoptera.weebly.com