Celypha striana

Celypha striana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is the type species of its genus Celypha.^[2]

Celypha striana
Celypha striana. Dorsal view
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Tortricidae
Genus:	Celypha
Species:	C. striana
Binomial name
Celypha striana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms[1]
List Phiaris striana Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 Tortrix striana Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 Phalaena biliturana Donovan, [1806] Tortrix fasciolana Hubner, [1814-1817] Celypha striana obsoletana Gibeaux, 1984 Tortrix rusticana Hubner, [1796-1799] Orthotaenia striana subcapreolana Obraztsov, 1949

Subspecies

Subspecies include:^[3]

• Celypha striana obsoletana Gibeaux, 1984
• Celypha striana subcapreolana Obraztsov, 1949

Lateral view

Mounted specimen

Distribution

This species can be found in most of Europe and in the eastern Palearctic realm, except the far north and northern Asia.^[4]

Habitat

This species prefers open grassy habitats, rough meadows and roadsides.^[5]

Description

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

These moths fly from late May to late September. . 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

1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.