''Choreutis nemorana'', the fig-tree skeletonizer moth or fig leaf roller, is a species of

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of the family Choreutidae.

Description

''Choreutis nemorana'' has a

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of 16–20 mm. The basic color of the forewings varies from reddish brown to ocher brown, with whitish markings. The hindwings are brownish, with two pale brown dots on the edge. Adults overwinter and appear in early spring. The larvae feed on

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. They are protected by a web of silken threads. Adults of the summer generation emerge in July. The second generation emerges in autumn and hibernate. The species is considered a minor pest, causing distortion of the leaves and discoloration, scarring and tattering. File:Choreutis nemorata.jpg, ''Choreutis nemorana'' File:Choreutis_nemorata-V.jpg, The underside of the hind wings File:Choreutis nemorana mounted.jpg, Mounted adult File:Choreutis nemorana larva under webbing.jpg, Larva under webbing File:Choreutis nemorana larva exiting web shelter.jpg, Larva exiting web shelter

Distribution

This species is widespread from the

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, through the

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and