Apotomis sauciana (Frölich, 1828) Species
Last modified: Nov. 17, 2023, 4:11 p.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Olethreutini > Genus: Apotomis > Species: Apotomis sauciana
- Vernacular names
- Donkere marmerbladroller (NL), Bilberry Marble (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 65.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–18 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The larve lives between spun leaves on the food plant and pupates there. The adults fly during the afternoon and evening and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have usually been observed from June till well in August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Vaccinium myrtillus
The larva lives on Vaccinium myrtillus.
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Habitat
It inhabits woodland and moorland.
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