Acleris hippophaeana (Heyden, 1865) Species
Last modified: Nov. 12, 2023, 12:12 p.m.
This very rare species is more than likely extinct in Belgium. A decling species in whole of Europe.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Tortricini > Genus: Acleris > Species: Acleris hippophaeana
- Vernacular names
- Zwartkopboogbladroller (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1904c. No title. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 4: 43–44. On page 43.
- Status
-
Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 20–22 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Bionomics
The larva lives between young spun leaves. The adults hibernate.
The adults come to light.
No pictures yet!
Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from June towards November and reappearing after hibernation till May.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Hippophae rhamnoides
The larva feeds on Hippophae rhamnoides.
No pictures yet!
Habitat
Inhabits areas with big stands of the food plant.
No pictures yet!
