Eana argentana (Clerck, 1759) Species
Last modified: Nov. 9, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium with most observations in the southeastern part of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cnephasiini > Genus: Eana > Subgenus: Eutrachia > Species: Eana argentana
- Vernacular names
- Zilverbladroller (NL), Silver Shade (EN), Tordeuse argentée (FR), Silbergrauer Blattroller (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1957. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 57: 1–2, 33. On page 33.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan c. 22–27 mm. The adult moths are quite distinctive, being largely uniform whitish.
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Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva lives in a silken tube in the top layer of the soil and pupates in a tough silken cocoon in the larval habitation. The larva feeds on roots and the lower leaves. Hibernates as a very young larva.
The moths are active during the day and later frequently come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late May towards late July.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants, Mosses and Grasses
The polyphagous larva feeds on several herbaceous plants, grasses and mosses.
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Habitat
It inhabits grassy areas.
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