Neofaculta ericetella (Geyer, 1832)
heather sober
on Calluna, etc.
parasite
Larvae in a web on flowers and leaves.
host plants
Ericaceae, oligophagous
Calluna vulgaris; Erica cinerea, herbacea, tetralix; Rhododendron hirsutum.
phenology
Hibernation as larva.
distribution within Europe
larva, pupa
Pictures on Lepiforum; see also Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Gelechia ericetella.
references
Bland, Corley, Emmet ao (2002a), Huemer (2012a), Kaitila (1996a), Lepiforum (2020), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Requena (2009a), Schütze (1931a), Thomann (1956a), Wegner (2010a).