Aethes piercei, the devil's-bit conch, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in central, southern and western Europe.Aethes at funet The habitat consists of damp areas, including marshes and fens.
The wingspan is . Adults are on wing from June to July.
The larvae feed on Succisa pratensis. They feed in the roots of their host plant.UKmoths
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