Seq # 361610100

Aethes triangulana (Treitschke, 1835) Species

Last modified: Nov. 13, 2023, 4:38 p.m.


A very rare and local species in Belgium, not seen for a very long time.


Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Aethes > Species: Aethes triangulana
Vernacular names
Triangelbladroller (NL), Strand-Ehrenpreis-Wickler (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Asselbergs J. E. F. 1979. Aethes triangulana (Treitschke) een nieuwe soort voor de Belgische fauna (Lep., Cochylidae). — Phegea 7(2): 33–34. On page 33. view page
Status

Native

Known from 1 specimen in 1968 at AN.


Distribution


Bionomics

A diurnal species that does not come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from late May towards July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Veronica longifolia

The larva feeds on Veronica longifolia.

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Habitat

The butterflies of this species show a very strong connection to larger populations of Veronica longifolia like moist meadows and banks.

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