Notocelia tetragonana (Stephens, 1834) Species
Last modified: Jan. 7, 2026, 4:43 p.m.
A very rare species in the southern part of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Notocelia > Species: Notocelia tetragonana
- Vernacular names
- Zwarte hermelijnbladroller (NL), Square-spot Bell, Dark Rose Shoot Moth (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Crombrugghe G. 1910. Observations entomologiques faites au cours de l’année 1910. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 10: 93–95. On page 94.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–16 mm. The comparatively short forewing and its dark fuscous mixed with blue-grey general coloration and sharply contrasting cream-white medio-dorsal blotch are characteristic.
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Bionomics
The larvae live in spun leaves and pupate in a cocoon on the ground. The adult moths fly from dusk and come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults may be found from mid-May towards early July.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Rosa
The larva lives on different species of Rosa.
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Habitat
It inhabits gardens, open woodland, scrubland and hedges.
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