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Tortricid Moth

Aleimma loeflingiana

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 14 - 19 mm. The moth flies from June to August from dusk.
The larvae feed on Carpinus betulus, oak and maple.

Habitat:

Spotted on an oak leaf. . It is found in Europe and the Near East.

Reference Links:

Aleimma loeflingiana, The Trappings of Success: June 2011

Species ID Suggestions

Tortricid Moth

Aleimma loeflingiana

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bayucca
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Comments (3)
injica
I guess mine was in better shape ;) but that is the one! Thank you very much!!
bayucca
Tortricidae, Tortricinae, Aleimma loeflingiana. Please, verify!! Such a strange name is always suspicious!

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PublishedMay 27, 2013

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