About Epinotia festivana (Hübner, 1796-1799)
Epinotia festivana (Hübner, 1796-1799) is a moth species that belongs to the Tortricidae family. This species is distributed across most of southern Europe and the Near East. Adults of Epinotia festivana have a wingspan ranging from 14 to 16 millimeters. Adult moths are active from June to July, and this species produces one new generation each year. The larvae of Epinotia festivana feed on plant species from the Quercus and Corylus genera. Their feeding activity causes a gall-like swelling to form on the host plant. Pupation of this species occurs after hibernation, on the leaves of the larvae's food plant.
