Epinotia immundana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)
common birch bell
on Alnus, Betula
gall
From autumn till spring the larve lives in a male catkin, causing it to deform somewhat. Eventually the larva moves to a developing bud.
host plants
Betulaceae, oligophagous
synonyms
Epiblema immundana.
references
Buhr (1964a), Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a).