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Similar Eana, Eana argentana, Acleris aspersana, Cnephasia longana, Cnephasia stephensiana | ||
Eana osseana, common name dotted shade, is a moth of the family Tortricidae.
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Description
Eana osseana has a wingspan reaching 16–23 millimetres (0.63–0.91 in). The basic coloration is pale brown, with a few obscure brown markings. Adults fly from June to August and they are attracted to light. The larvae live within a silken tube. They are polyphagous, feeding on many herbaceous plants, grasses and mosses.
Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread in most of Europe, in the East Palearctic ecozone and in the Nearctic ecozone. It prefers grassland, downland and moorland.
References
Eana osseana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA