Epinotia bilunana (Haworth, 1811) Species
Last modified: Nov. 27, 2023, 2:28 p.m.
A rather common species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Epinotia > Species: Epinotia bilunana
- Vernacular names
- Witte oogbladroller (NL), Crescent Bell, Crescent Tortrix (EN), Birkenwickler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Epinotia cretaceana (Frölich, 1828)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 22.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–17 mm. Characterised cream-white overall appearance with two dorsal dark markings which are somewhat diffuse.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larvae feed internally on the catkins throughout the winter period. The larvae hibernate and pupation takes place inside a catkin or amongst leaf litter on the ground.
The adults are active at dusk and come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly usually from late April till well in July, with a peak during June. Some specimens have been seen till mid-September.
Habitat
It inhabits birch woodland, gardens, parks, heathland etc...
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