1250 Grapholita lathyrana

Overwinters as a fully fed larva in a cocoon spun at the base of the foodplant

Usual larval stage June to March

Adult forewing - around 4.5 to 5mm. Flies March to April

Larval foodplants : Larvae feed on flower buds and spun flowers on Dyer's Greenweed (Genista tinctoria)

Not currently available on this website. For examples of adults see:-

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