Eudemis Profundana
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''Eudemis profundana'', common name diamond-back marble, is a moth of the family Tortricidae.


Description

''Eudemis profundana'' has a wingspan of . Forewings are rather broad and rounded. The coloration is quite variable, ranging from dark brown to reddish, with greyish marbling and a large whitish dorsal patch. The upper edge of this patch is not deeply indented and the basal fasciae are developed also dorsally. These moths also show a raised reddish-brown mane and unusual starry eyes. They have one brood per year ( univoltine). The larvae feed on '' Quercus'' and '' Malus'' species. They roll a leaf of their host and feed within. Adults are on wing from July to August.


Distribution

This species can be found in most of Europe (except Iceland, Croatia and Greece). It is also found in the
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Habitat

''Eudemis profundana'' lives in various habitats, mainly in the deciduous woodland, but also in gardens.


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Moths described in 1775 Olethreutini Moths of Europe Moths of Asia {{Olethreutini-stub