Phalonidia affinitana, the large saltmarsh conch or large saltmarsh bell, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae, the subfamily Tortricinae, ...
P. affinitana flies June - August in England and Wales on saltings where its foodplant, Aster tripolium, grows.
Salt-marsh species found on saltings where its foodplant, Aster tripolium, grows. Records from North Norfolk coast. Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
Oviposition on a flower head. The young larva for a short time lives within the head, then descends as a borer in the stem, sometimes as far as into the root.
A common species on Suffolk salt-marshes currently. Life Style: A single or sometimes double brooded species that comes to light from May to August.
Phalonidia affinitana, the large saltmarsh conch, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China (Liaoning, Tianjin, Xinjiang), Japan, ...
Phalonidia affinitana (Douglas, 1846) · 52 occurrences with images · 309 georeferenced records.
Find out about the status of Phalonidia affinitana (Large Saltmarsh Conch) in Kent. Learn more on its distribution, phenology and ecology.
Local in saltmarshes throughout much of England, Wales and Ireland, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire locally common in salt-marshes, from Hurst Castle to ...
11 - 14 mm. Flight: June - August. Foodplant: Aster tripolium. Nat Status: Local. Verification ...