Celypha striana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is the type species of its genus Celypha.Biolib
Subspecies Subspecies include:Catalogue of life Celypha striana obsoletana Gibeaux, 1984 Celypha striana subcapreolana Obraztsov, 1949
Distribution This species can be found in most of Europe and in the eastern Palearctic realm, except the far north and northern Asia.Fauna Europaea
Habitat This species prefers open grassy habitats, rough meadows and roadsides.
Description The wingspan is 16–22 mm.UK Moths This species is very variable in color. Usually the basic color of the forewings is light ochreous, finely reticulated dark brown. In the middle of the forewings there is a strongly developed transverse darker brown band and brown markings on the outer edge. The hindwings are gray or pale brown.Keith P. Bland, J. Razowski, E.F. Hancoc Tortricidae, part 2: Olethreutinae Julius von Kennel provides a full description.Julius von Kennel, 1921, The Palaearktischen Tortriciden, eine monographische Darstellung. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. 742 pp. - Palaearctic Tortricidae, a monograph.pdf at Zobodat 422
Biology These moths fly from late May to late September. . The males are active by day and from dusk onwards, while females fly only from dusk. They are attracted to light. The larvae feed on the roots of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). They pupate in a cocoon and hibernate.
Notes The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
References
External links Waarneming.nl Funet Lepiforum Svenska fjärilar