Lepteucosma huebneriana (Koçak, 1980) Species
Last modified: Dec. 7, 2023, 1:37 p.m.
First observation for Belgium was in 2010 in Erps-Kwerps (VB). Hitherto a very rare and local species, not often recorded.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Lepteucosma > Species: Lepteucosma huebneriana
- Vernacular names
- Oranjeblauwe bladroller (NL)
- Synonyms
- Lepteucosma ustulana (Hübner, 1813), nec (Haworth, 1811)
- First mention in Belgium
- Veraghtert W. & De Prins W. 2011. Lepteucosma huebneriana, nieuw voor de Belgische fauna (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). — Phegea 39(3): 81–83. On page 81. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 17–22 mm.
Museum specimens
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Caterpillar
Whitish body with black warts, the head, nape and anal shield are black, blackisk brown feet. The penultimate segment has a black dot on the rear edge.
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Bionomics
The larva lives in the shoots that are twisted into balls.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in June and July.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Rubus
The larva feeds on Rubus fruticosus, Rubus idaeus and on other species of Rubus.
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Habitat
It ocurs in open forests with a lot of Rubus undergrowth, woodland edges and scrubland.
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