Family: Tortricidae Checklist Number: 49.266
Eucosma hohenwartiana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Common Knapweed Tortrix
A common species on the wing from late June to August. Found in grassland, including machair, woodland rides and scrubby areas. The larval food-plant is common knapweed (Centaurea nigra). It can be confused with Eucosma cana as they have a food-plant in common.
References:
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.