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Fig-Leaf Roller Vipava, Slovenia (Oct, 2014).<br />
Choreutis nemorana has a wingspan of 16&ndash;20 mm. The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots on the edge.<br />
Adults overwinter and appear in early spring. The larvae feed on figs. They are protected by a web of silken threads. Adults of the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn and hibernate.<br />
The species is considered a minor pest, causing distortion of the leaves and discoloration, scarring and tattering. Choreutis nemorana,Fall,Geotagged,Slovenia Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fig-Leaf Roller

Vipava, Slovenia (Oct, 2014).
Choreutis nemorana has a wingspan of 16–20 mm. The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots on the edge.
Adults overwinter and appear in early spring. The larvae feed on figs. They are protected by a web of silken threads. Adults of the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn and hibernate.
The species is considered a minor pest, causing distortion of the leaves and discoloration, scarring and tattering.

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''Choreutis nemorana'', the fig-tree skeletonizer moth or fig leaf roller, is a species of moth of the Choreutidae family.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 27, 2016. Captured Oct 10, 2014 15:47 in Glavni trg 8, 5271 Vipava, Slovenia.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/3.7
  • 10/400s
  • ISO80
  • 5.7mm