Acleris cristana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: March 20, 2024, 2:45 p.m.
A rather common species in Belgium, more frequently observed in the north of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Tortricini > Genus: Acleris > Species: Acleris cristana
- Vernacular names
- Diamantborsteltje (NL), Tufted Button (EN), Weißdorn-Spinnerwickler (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 92.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 18–22 mm. It has an unusual raised patch of scales, or 'scale-tuft' in the centre of the forewing. A very variable species, more than a hundred different forms are described.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives at first in the opening buds, later on in a folded leaf-edge, and finally in spun leaves. Pupation in a flimsy cocoon in a folded leaf, or in debris on the ground. The adult hibernates.
The moths are active at dusk and later come to light.
Flight periods
The adults have been observed from early June and after overwintering till late May.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Prunus spinosa and Prunus armeniaca
The polyphagous larva lives on various herbaceous trees and shrubs like Prunus spinosa, Crataegus, Malus, Sorbus aria, Fagus, Quercus, Betula etc...
Habitat
Can be observed spread across the country, but prefers wooded areas.
