Cochylis roseana

    Rosy Conch

    TortricidaeABH 49.134 B&F 962

    Fairly widespread across the county, perhaps especially near the coast.  It occurs at light but can also be found by searching the seed-heads of teasels Dipsacus fullonum in the winter for the larvae.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Rosy Conch (Cochylis roseana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Rosy Conch (Cochylis roseana) photographed in Somerset by John Bebbington
    Rosy Conch (Cochylis roseana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies