Eupoecilia ambiguella (Hübner, 1796)
vine moth, european grape berry moth
polyphagous on berry bearing plants
parasite
The larvae live within the berries, feeding on the pulp and the seeds.
host plants
Acer campestre; Cornus mas, sanguinea; Frangula alnus; Hedera helix; Ligustrum; Lonicera periclymenum; Rhamnus cathartica; Syringa x persica; Viburnum; Vitis vinifera
These are only the species that are mentioned most.
phenology
In northern Europe the species has one generation, but further to the south two or three.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body brownish white; head an prothoracic plate blackish brown; anal plate and pinacula brown; see Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Conchylis ambiguella.
notes
In regions where wine is cultivated an important pest. The larvae of the first generation spin flowers and young fruits together; later larvae bore in the fruits.
references
Abd El-Monsef Ahmed Ibrahim (2004a), Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Meijerman & Ulenberg (2000a), Molet & Mackesy (2014a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Swatschek (1958a), Thomann (1956a).