Cacoecimorpha pronubana (Hübner, 1799) Species
Last modified: Nov. 7, 2023, 10:55 a.m.
A common species in the northern part of Belgium and rather rare in the southern part of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Archipini > Genus: Cacoecimorpha > Species: Cacoecimorpha pronubana
- Vernacular names
- Anjerbladroller, Anjermot (NL), Carnation Tortrix (EN), Mittelmeer-Nelkenwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1974. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 74: 16. On page 16.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14–24 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
It spins the leaves or seeds of the host plant together.
Pupation takes place between spun or folded leaves. The pupa protrudes the web before emerging.
The adults are active during the day in sunshine and later come to light.
Flight periods
The species is seen practically all year round, even indoors. Most observations between May and October.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Acer, Chrysanthemum, Coronilla, Euphorbia, Ilex, Jasminum, Populus, Rhododendron, Rosa, Syringa, Citrus, Malus, Olea, Prunus, Rubus, Brassica, Trifolium and Vicia
- Substrates:
- Polyphagous
It is a highly polyphagous moth, as its larvae feed on plants representing 160 genera including a wide variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees. It can occur as a pest of garden or greenhouse plants. When searching for larvae of other species, one should always take into account that a found caterpillar might be a larva of Cacoecimorpha pronubana.
Habitat
The species can be found practically anywhere.
