Aethes tesserana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Nov. 13, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium. In coastal areas, a lighter form lacking the plumbeous edging occurs.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Aethes > Species: Aethes tesserana
- Vernacular names
- Prachtsmalsnuitje (NL), Downland Conch (EN), Bitterkraut-Wurzelwickler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Aethes aleella (Schultze, 1776)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 22.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–18 mm. A distinctive species, with a chequered pattern to the forewings.
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Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives in the roots and the rootstock and hibernates. The adults are active in sunshine and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been observed from late April till the end of August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Picris hieracioides, Picris echioides and Inula conyza
- Host plant (genera):
- Hieracium and Crepis
The larva lives on Picris hieracioides, P. echioides, * Hieracium, Crepis or Inula conyza*.
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Habitat
Found in a wide range of habitats but prefer xerothermic conditions such as chalk downland and coastal shingle.
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