Grapholita pallifrontana


Grapholita pallifrontana is a moth species of the family Tortricidae, subfamily Olethreutinae.

Distribution

It is found in most of Europe and the Near East.

Habitats

These moths live in grassland and scrub, preferably on base soils.

Description

The wingspan is about. Forewings are brownish, with whitish dorsal blotch and costal markings. Hindwings of the males are infuscate.

Ecology

The larvae feed within seedpods of wild liquorice. They overwinter in a cocoon. The adult moths fly from May until July.