''Aethes williana'', the silver carrot conch, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by

Nikolaus Joseph Brahm Nikolaus Joseph Brahm (18 May 1754 – 29 June 1821) was a German zoologist Zoology ()The pronunciation of zoology as is usually regarded as nonstandard, though it is not uncommon. is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdo ...

in 1791. It is found in most of Europe,

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, Asia Minor, Mongolia, north-western Africa and Iran. It is found in dry, sandy and chalky habitats. The wingspan is . Adults are on wing from May to early August. The larvae feed on ''

Daucus carota ''Daucus carota'', whose common names include wild carrot, European wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace (North America), is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Old Wor ...

'', '' Helichrysum arenarium'', ''

Helichrysum stoechas ''Helichrysum stoechas'', known as Mediterranean strawflower, curry plant, common shrubby everlasting, everlasting flower, or eternal flower, is an annual or perennial shrub (depending on locale) that prefers dry, rocky and sandy areas. It can ...

'', ''

Eryngium campestre ''Eryngium campestre'', known as field eryngo, or Watling Street thistle, is a species of '' Eryngium'', which is used medicinally. A member of the family Apiaceae, eryngo is a hairless, thorny perennial plant. The leaves are tough and stiff, w ...

'', '' Eryngium maritimum'', '' Gnaphalium'' species and '' Ferula communis''. Larvae can be found in May and June.

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williana Moths of Africa Moths of Asia Moths of Europe Moths described in 1791 Taxa named by Nikolaus Joseph Brahm {{Aethes-stub