Periclepsis cinctana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Oct. 21, 2024, 3:37 p.m.
This is a rather rare species in Belgium. It is found in the Kempen and in the southern areas, especially on limestone, where it can be numerous locally.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Ramapesiini > Genus: Periclepsis > Species: Periclepsis cinctana
- Vernacular names
- Prinsesbladroller (NL), Dover Twist (EN), Braunweißer (DE)
- 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 69.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 16–20 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva hibernates.
The moths are active during the day in bright sunshine but also come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been observed from late April till the beginning of July, occasionally till late August. Most numerous during June.
Habitat
It prefers calcarous habitats.
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