Acleris quercinana (Zeller, 1849) Species
Last modified: April 18, 2024, 7:48 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, not seen for a long time, hitherto presumed extinct. Some individuals may resemble Acleris ferrugana (but usually more faintly marked and never showing clear black spots on top of forewings).
Last known and proved observation in 1953, see also status for more information.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Tortricini > Genus: Acleris > Species: Acleris quercinana
- Vernacular names
- Eikenboogbladroller (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1859b. Supplément au catalogue des lépidoptères de Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 3: 133–142. On page 135 (as Teras quercinana. Mn.; H. S.). view page
- Status
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Native
Based on a genital examination conducted by C. Steeman, a review was made of all known and available specimens (collected by W. De Prins) from private collections and specimens from the RBINS (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences). There were 30 specimens available that were previously identified as Acleris quercinana. After genitalization, only 3 specimens were retained as A. quercinana, all other material was previously incorrectly identified and consisted mainly of Acleris ferrugana, and a few Acleris notana, Acleris aspersana and even Epinotia abbreviana.
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14–15 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva lives between spun leaves.
Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from mid-June till late October.
