Biology:Apotomis turbidana

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Short description: Species of moth

Apotomis turbidana
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Apotomis
Species:
A. turbidana
Binomial name
Apotomis turbidana
Hübner, [1825]

Apotomis turbidana is a moth belonging to the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1825.[1]

It is native to the Palearctic.[2]

The wingspan is 19–23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey and black in the basal part, with irregular white spots. Near the apex there is a wide white cross-band so that the wing tip seems almost pure white. The hindwings are grey-brown.

This species is found both in forests and on moors. The larvae feed on Betula spp. The adult butterflies fly in June–July.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q11958504 entry