Eucosma cana

    Hoary Tortrix

    TortricidaeABH 49.265 B&F 1201

    One of our most widespread and common tortricids, associated with thistles and black knapweed Centaurea nigra. The vast majority of records are of adults to light.  It can also be reared – see https://ukmoths.org.uk/species/eucosma-cana/ for notes on how to do this.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Hoary Bell (Eucosma cana) photographed in Somerset by Steve Chapple
    Hoary Bell (Eucosma cana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Hoary Bell (Eucosma cana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Hoary Bell (Eucosma cana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Hoary Bell (Eucosma cana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Hoary Bell (Eucosma cana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers