Acleris lorquiniana (Duponchel, 1835) Species
Last modified: Nov. 11, 2023, 12:45 p.m.
First observation in Belgium in 1989 at Laplaigne (HA). Still a very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Tortricini > Genus: Acleris > Species: Acleris lorquiniana
- Vernacular names
- Satijnboogbladroller (NL), Marsh Button (EN), Blutweiderichwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 1990. Acleris lorquiniana (Duponchel, 1835), een nieuwe soort voor de Belgische fauna (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). — Phegea 18: 69–70. On page 69. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 15–20 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
The larva feeds between spun leaves of young shoots, flowers and seeds. When disturbed, larvae quickly crawl backwards and often fall on the ground. Pupates in debris on the ground (in captivity also in the larval habitat). The adult hibernates.
The moths are active at dusk and later come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations a year in June and July and again from August till April after overwintering.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Lythrum salicaria
The monophagous larva feeds on Lythrum salicaria.
No pictures yet!
Habitat
It prefers marshes, wet meadows and damp fenland habitat.
