Epinotia festivana
Epinotia festivana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of southern Europe and the Near East.
Larva
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Epinotia |
| Species: | E. festivana |
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The wingspan is 14–16 mm.[2] 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.
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