Zeiraphera rufimitrana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Species
Last modified: Dec. 12, 2023, 1:56 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, only known from older records in LG. Presumably extinct.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Zeiraphera > Species: Zeiraphera rufimitrana
- Vernacular names
- Roodkopbladroller (NL), Red-headed Bell, Fir-shoot Tortrix (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1958a. Remarques sur la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 58: 17–19. On page 18.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–16 mm. Brown-grey forewings with abundant reddish-brown scales. Light crossband in the middle of the wing and one from the rear corner, both of which are quite diffuse. It has a remarkable rusty red head.
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Specimens in nature
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Hibernates as an egg. Larvae initially hidden by the bud scales, later in a web on the needles. Pupation in a cocoon on the ground.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from July towards September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Abies alba and Abies cephalonica
The larva feeds on Abies alba and Abies cephalonica.
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Habitat
It inhabits conifer forests.
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