Aethes rutilana (Hübner, 1817) Species
Last modified: Nov. 13, 2023, 1:10 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, only known from LI, rediscovered again in 2021 after a long absence.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Aethes > Species: Aethes rutilana
- Vernacular names
- Kanariesmalsnuitje (NL), Juniper Conch, Pale Juniper Webworm (EN), Wacholderwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Colbeau J. 1861. Lépidoptères observés en Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 68. On page 68.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 9–13 mm. One of the smallest and brightest-coloured Aethes species. The conspicuous fasciate ruby red markings, which contrast with the deep yellow ground colour of the forewing, are characteristic
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
The yellowish white larva with head and pronotum light brown, can be found from September to early June.
Cocoon/pupa
In a slight cocoon, covered with debris among the needles.
Bionomics
The larvae feed in a slight web, first mining a number of needles out from the base, copious frass remains suspended in silk threads between the needles. Hibernation in a silken tube against a shoot, after hibernation the larvae feed by hollowing out the needles from the concave upper side and living free in a spinning between the leaves.
The adults come to light.
Flight periods
The adults can be seen from late May till late July.
Habitat
It inhabits places where the food plant grows.
