Light Brown
Apple
Moth.
(Epiphyas postvittana)
I was not particularly
pleased to see this one near our apple trees.
Information:
An unfortunate accidental introduction some 80 years ago,
originally from Australia where natural predators keep it under
control. Elsewhere it can be a severe pest as there is no
natural and efficient predator.
The colouring is quite variable but the overall impression is as
the photograph - light tan colour towards the head and dark
reddish brown on the outer two thirds. Fore-wing length: 6-16mm.
They feed on a wide variety of plants and have two broods -
flying in May-October