The males are smaller than the females. The forewings of the males are half pale yellowish and half reddish brown, whereas the females are more uniform in colour from yellowish brown to orange-brown.
The adults fly at dusk and are attracted to light. They may be disturbed from vegetation during the day.
Size and Family
- Family – Tortricidae
- Small Sized
- Wingspan Range – 14-24mm
Conservation status
- UK BAP: Not listed
- Common
Caterpillar Food Plants
A pest species of Australian orchards, the caterpillars feed on a range of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
Habitat
Gardens and a wide range of other habitats.
Distribution
- Countries – England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
- Common throughout most of England and much of Wales. Less widely spread in Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Light Brown Apple Moth - Heath McDonald
Light Brown Apple Moth
Heath McDonald
Light Brown Apple Moth - Heath McDonald
Light Brown Apple Moth
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Light Brown Apple Moth - Ben Sale
Light Brown Apple Moth
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Light Brown Apple Moth - Paul Kitchener
Light Brown Apple Moth
Paul Kitchener
Light Brown Apple Moth - Ben Sale
Light Brown Apple Moth
Ben Sale
Light Brown Apple Moth
Light Brown Apple Moth - Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth
Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth - Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth
Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth - Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth
Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth
Light Brown Apple Moth (caterpillar) - Patrick Clement
Light Brown Apple Moth (caterpillar)
Patrick Clement
Light Brown Apple Moth (pupa) - Dave Shenton
Light Brown Apple Moth (pupa)
Dave Shenton