Cymolomia hartigiana (Saxesen, 1840) Species
Last modified: Nov. 20, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Olethreutini > Genus: Cymolomia > Species: Cymolomia hartigiana
- Vernacular names
- Leemvlekbladroller (NL), Plumbeous Spruce Tortrix (EN), Lehmfleck-Wickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1947c. Microlépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Lambillionea 47(5–8): 43–44. On page 43.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14–18 mm. A variable moth which has a complex patterning of white, ochre, grey, brown and black.
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Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Pale yellowish green, head and pronotum light brown, thoracic feet brown. Prolegs with c. 45 crochets in a double row. Anal comb with 8 prongs.
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Bionomics
The young larvae mine in the young leaves, later they live free between leaves that are lightly spun together. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid-May till early August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Abies alba and Picea abies
The larva lives on Abies alba and Picea abies.
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Habitat
It inhabits coniferous woodland and plantations.
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