Epinotia demarniana (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840) Species
Last modified: Aug. 30, 2023, 6:43 p.m.
A widely distributed and fairly common species throughout Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Epinotia > Species: Epinotia demarniana
- Vernacular names
- Berkenoogbladroller (NL), Birkenkätzchen-Wickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Sauveur J. 1863. Notes entomologiques. — Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique 7: 75–85. On page 84.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 13–15 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives in a catkin.
It hibernates and pupates in a cocoon amongst leaf-litter on the ground.
Towards dusk, the adults fly high above the trees and later come to light. They rest high in the trees during daytime.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in June and July. They rest high in the trees during daytime.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Alnus glutinosa and Salix caprea
- Host plant (genera):
- Betula
The larva on: Betula, Alnus glutinosa or Salix caprea.
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