Phiaris schulziana (Fabricius, 1776) Species
Last modified: Nov. 22, 2023, 2:07 p.m.
A very rare heathland species in Belgium, mainly observed in the Kempen and in the southern part of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Olethreutini > Genus: Phiaris > Species: Phiaris schulziana
- Vernacular names
- Granietbladroller (NL), Large Marble (EN), Heidemoor-Knospenwickler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Phiaris zinckenana (Treitschke, 1830)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 21.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 17–25 mm. It is distinguished by the bright ferruginous-brown coloration of the forewing markings contrasting with the narrow bands of silvery white ground colour, the small but conspicuous white spot at the upper angle of the cell, and the chequered cilia.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives in spun leaves in a silken tube on the lower parts on the food plant. The adults are readily disturbed during the day from out of vegetation. They become active during late afternoon and evening and later come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year and may be found from late May towards late September. Most observations during July/August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Calluna vulgaris and Empetrum nigrum
- Host plant (genera):
- Vaccinium
The larva lives on Calluna vulgaris, Empetrum nigrum and Vaccinium.
Habitat
It inhabits moorland and heathland.
