Celypha striana

A brownish moth with a distinct brown cross-band. Forewing length 7 to 10mm.

It flies June to August, and inhabits grassland. A common and widespread species in southern Britain, becoming less so further north.

The caterpillar feeds on the roots of Dandelion.

Photographs of Celypha striana, taken June 2015, rear garden, Staffordshire. © Pete Hillman 2015. Camera used Nikon D3200, with Sigma 105mm macro lens.

09/1609/16 by Peter Hillman Categories: Animals, Animals (Invertebrates), Insects, Moths, Nature PhotographyTags: Celypha striana, Insects, Lepidoptera, Macro, Macro Photography, Moth, Moths, Nature, Nature Photography, Olethreutinae, Tortricidae, Tortrix Moths, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography 3 Comments