Aethes piercei

Aethes piercei, the devil's-bit conch, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in central, southern and western Europe. The habitat consists of damp areas, including marshes and fens.

The wingspan is . Adults are on wing from June to July.

The larvae feed on Succisa pratensis. They feed in the roots of their host plant.

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Category:Moths described in 1952
Category:Moths of Europe