Celypha striana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is the type species of its genus Celypha.[2]
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| Celypha striana. Dorsal view | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Celypha |
| Species: | C. striana
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| Binomial name | |
| Celypha striana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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List
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Subspecies edit
Subspecies include:[3]
- Celypha striana obsoletana Gibeaux, 1984
- Celypha striana subcapreolana Obraztsov, 1949
Distribution edit
This species can be found in most of Europe and in the eastern Palearctic realm, except the far north and northern Asia.[4]
Habitat edit
This species prefers open grassy habitats, rough meadows and roadsides.[5]
Description edit
The wingspan is 16–22 mm.[5] This species is very variable in color. Usually the basic color of the forewings is light ochreous, finely reticulated dark brown. In the middle of the forewings there is a strongly developed transverse darker brown band and brown markings on the outer edge. The hindwings are gray or pale brown.[6] Julius von Kennel provides a full description. [7]
Biology edit
These moths fly from late May to late September. [1]. The males are active by day and from dusk onwards, while females fly only from dusk. They are attracted to light. The larvae feed on the roots of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). They pupate in a cocoon and hibernate.[5][8][6]
Notes edit
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
References edit
- ^ GBIF
- ^ Biolib
- ^ Catalogue of life
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ a b c UK Moths
- ^ a b Keith P. Bland,J. Razowski,E.F. Hancoc Tortricidae, part 2: Olethreutinae
- ^ Julius von Kennel, 1921, The Palaearktischen Tortriciden, eine monographische Darstellung. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. 742 pp. - Palaearctic Tortricidae, a monograph.pdf at Zobodat 422
- ^ Lepidoptera of Belgium
External links edit
- Waarneming.nl (in Dutch)
- Funet
- Lepiforum
- Svenska fjärilar (in Swedish)