Aethes tesserana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: April 12, 2021, 2:51 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)
- 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
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults have been observed from May till the end of August. They are active in sunshine.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Picris hieracioides, Picris echioides and Inula conyza
- Host plant (genera):
- Hieracium and Crepis
The larva lives in the roots and the rootstock of Picris hieracioides, P. echioides, Hieracium, Crepis or Inula conyza. The larva hibernates.
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