Lozotaenia forsterana (Fabricius, 1781) Species
Last modified: Nov. 8, 2023, 12:26 p.m.
A rare species throughout Belgium, although widespread.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Archipini > Genus: Lozotaenia > Species: Lozotaenia forsterana
- Vernacular names
- Gemarmerde drievlekbladroller (NL), Large Ivy Tortrix (EN), Marmorierter Dreifleck-Wickler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Lozotaenia adjunctana (Treitschke, 1835)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 67.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 20–29 mm. It is distinguished by its large size, reticulate grey-brown forewing and strong costal markings.
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Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives between spun leaves and it hibernates as larva and pupates in the larval habitation or between spun leaves.
The adults come to light and are mainly active at night.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late May till end of July.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Polyphagous
The larva lives between spun leaves of Hedera, Ligustrum, Lonicera, Stachys, Vaccinium, Ribes, Larix, Abies, Picea and Pinus. However showing a preference for Hedera.
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Habitat
It inhabits gardens and parks.
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