Cochylimorpha hilarana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of Europe[2] and Asia Minor.[3] The wingspan is 17–23 mm. Adults have been recorded from wing from July to August.
Cochylimorpha hilarana | |
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Cochylimorpha hilarana in Kennel Die palaearktischen tortriciden figures 3 female , 4 also female | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Tortricidae |
Genus: | Cochylimorpha |
Species: | C. hilarana |
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Cochylimorpha hilarana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)[1] | |
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The larvae feed on Artemisia campestris and possibly Artemisia maritima. The feeding causes a swelling of the basal part of a young stem of the host plant. The gall may be partly hidden in the soil. The larvae are whitish with a light brown or dark brown head. They can be found in June and July.[4]
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