Cydia inquinatana

(Cydia inquinatana)

Description

Cydia inquinatana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, the Iberian Peninsula and the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The wingspan is 11–14 mm. Adults are on wing from May to June in one generation per year. The larvae feed on Acer campestre and Acer pseudoplatanus. They live in the seeds of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Cydia
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