Apotomis turbidana Hübner, 1825 is a animal in the Tortricidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Apotomis turbidana Hübner, 1825

Apotomis turbidana Hübner, 1825

Apotomis turbidana is a Palearctic Tortricidae moth whose larvae feed on Betula, with adults flying June to July.

Family
Genus
Apotomis
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Apotomis turbidana Hübner, 1825

Apotomis turbidana is a moth species that belongs to the Tortricidae family. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1825, and it is native to the Palearctic realm. The wingspan of this species ranges from 19 to 23 mm. The base of its forewings has a grey and black ground colour, marked with irregular white spots. A wide white cross-band sits near the apex of the forewing, making the wing tip appear almost entirely white. The hindwings of Apotomis turbidana are grey-brown. This species can be found living in both forests and moors. Its larvae feed on plants in the Betula genus. Adult moths of this species fly from June to July.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Tortricidae Apotomis

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