Eupoecilia ambiguella

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Eupoecilia ambiguella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Section: Cossina
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Eupoecilia
Species: E. ambiguella
Binomial name
Eupoecilia ambiguella
Hübner, 1796

The Vine Moth (Eupoecilia ambiguella) is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The moth flies from May to August. .

The larvae mainly feed on Dogwood, Rhamnus frangula, Hedera helix, Rhamnus cathartica, Grape and Honeysuckle. The species is considered a pest for grapes.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and the Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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