Udea inquinatalis

(Lienig & Zeller, 1846)

Udea inquinatalis is a small crambid first described in 1846. It has a wingspan of 18–25 mm and is found across northern Europe and parts of North America. The larvae feed on several woody and herbaceous plant including birch, willow, and blueberry.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Udea inquinatalis: /juːˈdiːə ɪnˌkwɪnɪˈteɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Europe (most of continent except Ireland, Great Britain, Benelux, Iberian Peninsula, and most of Balkan Peninsula); North America (Quebec, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota).

Diet

Larvae feed on downy birch (Betula pubescens), dwarf birch (Betula nana), willow (Salix ), European blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), and meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria).

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