Zelotherses paleana
Seq # 361250020
Cnephasia asseclana

Zelotherses unitana (Hübner, 1799) Species

Last modified: Nov. 8, 2023, 2:52 p.m.

A very rare and local species in Belgium. Hitherto known from outermost southeast LG and LX.
Can be confused with the more common Aphelia paleana and genital check is recommended for species ID.

Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Archipini > Genus: Zelotherses > Species: Zelotherses unitana
Vernacular names
Grijsgele bladroller (NL), Northern Grey Tortrix (EN)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W. 1998. Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Studiedocumenten Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen 92: 1–236. On page 91.
Status

Native

Distribution

Imago

Wingspan 19–24 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larva pupates in the larval habitation, mostly spun leaves. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The moths are on the wing in June and July.

Observed on

Substrates:
Herbaceous plants

The larva lives on Cirsium oleraceum, Senecio nemorensis, Rubus sp., Stellaria nemorum, Ranunculus lanuginosus, Lamium galeobdolon, Urtica dioica, Ajuga reptans etc...
Also observed on Gramineae.

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Habitat

It inhabits moorland and bog areas.

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Contact
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Flemish Entomological Society

jurate.deprins@gmail.com
    Species presence
  • 1799 West-Vlaanderen
  • 1793 Oost-Vlaanderen
  • 1967 Antwerpen
  • 1920 Limburg
  • 214 Vlaams Brabant
  • 1915 Brabant
  • 28 Brabant Wallon
  • 1680 Hainaut
  • 2224 Namur
  • 2143 Liège
  • 2222 Luxembourg