About Anthophila nemorana (Hübner, 1799)
This species, previously referenced as Choreutis nemorana, has a wingspan of 16–20 mm. The base color of its forewings ranges from reddish brown to ocher brown, and features whitish markings. Its hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots along the edge. Adult individuals of this species overwinter, and emerge in early spring. Adults from the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn, then enters hibernation. The larvae feed inside a silk spinning on the upper side of fig leaves (Ficus carica), and pupate inside a tough white cocoon in a folded leaf edge. This species is widespread ranging from the Canary Islands and Madeira, through the Mediterranean Region and North Africa, to Asia. It was first recorded in Belgium in 2009, has established colonies in eastern Belgium, and is expected to spread further west. It was first observed in the United Kingdom in 2014, and has since spread to East Anglia, the Isle of Wight, and Kent.
