Wednesday, 23 June 2021

A few recent Tortrix moths from the work trap

Three not so common for me (here in my garden), Tortrix moths from works trap last week.
 
The stunning Lozotaeniodes formosana with its orange and pink tessellated hues, Cochylis atricapitana with a pinkish blush to the edge of the wing, and a slightly faded but most welcome Piniphila bifasciana.

Two of the species reflect the immediate habitat strongly, being both Pine feeders.

Cochylis atricapitana

Lozotaeniodes formosana

Piniphila bifasciana