Aleimma loeflingiana (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: Nov. 12, 2023, 12:34 p.m.
A common, and variable species throughout Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Tortricini > Genus: Aleimma > Species: Aleimma loeflingiana
- Vernacular names
- Zonnesproetbladroller (NL), Yellow Oak Button (EN), Brauner Eichenwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 20.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14–19 mm. The extent and intensity of dark markings on the yellow upper wings is very variable but their reticulate pattern is characteristic.
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Specimens in nature
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The larva feeds during May in a rolled or folded leaf on the food plant. It pupates in a dull white cocoon in the leaf, or on the ground.
The adults are active at dusk and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have usually been observed from May till late August, occasionally later; Most observations during June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Carpinus betulus
- Host plant (genera):
- Quercus and Acer
The larva feeds on Quercus, Carpinus or Acer.
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Habitat
Primarily a woodland species, this moth can be found throughout Belgium.
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