Epinotia festivana

Description

Epinotia festivana is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in most of southern Europe and the Near East. The wingspan is 14–16 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July in one generation per year. The larvae feed on Quercus and Corylus species. Feeding results in a gall-like swelling. Pupation takes place after hibernation on the leaves of the food plant.