Epiblema similana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Nov. 27, 2023, 11:47 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, not seen for a while.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Epiblema > Species: Epiblema similana
- Vernacular names
- Witvlakkige zadelbladroller (NL)
- Synonyms
- Epiblema asseclana (Hübner, 1799)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Crombrugghe G. 1906a. Catalogue raisonné des Microlépidoptères de Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société entomologique de Belgique XIII: 1–172; XIV: 1–155. On page 136.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 19–22 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Biology still unknown for the time being. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from late April towards June.
Observed on
Unknown for now. Believed to be feed on Betula, Corylus and Alnus, but this is very questionable that the species lives on the trees mentioned, because almost all other Epiblema species live as caterpillars exclusively on perennials and herbs (especially Asteraceae).
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Habitat
It inhabits open woodland, rough ground, meadows etc...
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