Cydia inquinatana (Hübner, 1800) Species
Last modified: Dec. 14, 2023, 11:44 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Cydia > Species: Cydia inquinatana
- Vernacular names
- Esdoornbladroller (NL), Scarce Maple Piercer (EN), Ahorn-Wickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. & Spronck R. 2004. Four new species for the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae, Coleophoridae and Tortricidae). — Phegea 32(2): 49–54. On page 51. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–16 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larvae bore in the fruits and live within the seeds. They leave the fruits before winter to hibernate in the litter.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from late April, but usually from mid-May towards late July in one generation a year. Most observations during June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Acer pseudoplatanus and Acer campestre
The larva lives on Acer pseudoplantanus and Acer campestre.
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Habitat
It inhabits open woods, parks, gardens, woodland edges, hedgerows etc...
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