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Conistra vaccinii

Chestnut Conistra vaccinii

Description

Very variable coloration. Usually gray-brown with an irregular indistinct pattern. Wingspan approx. 8-36 mm. It flies from autumn to spring during warmer days. In the spring, caterpillars live on various trees, abundantly in oaks or birches.

Symptom

Caterpillar on a leaf, massive, brown with many small darker spots. Head brown.

Tree Species: Birch, Oak

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes