Epinotia signatana (Douglas, 1845) Species
Last modified: Dec. 2, 2023, 9:56 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Epinotia > Species: Epinotia signatana
- Vernacular names
- Bruine oogbladroller (NL), Black-brindled Bell, Black-streaked Tortrix (EN), Traubenkirschen-Triebwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Van Daele E. & Pelerents C. 1966. Fauna en populatiedichtheid der Tortricidae in het Gentse tuinbouwgebied. — Mededelingen Rijksfaculteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent 31: 672–693. On page 674.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14–16 mm. Characterised by its generally mid-brown or grey coloured non-descript appearance and a moderately developed longitudinal black streak crossing the median fascia, divided into two or three marks.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives between spun or folded leaves. They pupate in the larval habitation.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from late May towards late August. Most observations during June.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Prunus
The larva lives mainly on Prunus padus and less on Prunus avium, Prunus cerasus, Prunus spinosa and Malus sylvestris. Perhaps also on Crataegus.
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Habitat
It inhabits open woodland, thickets, scrub and hedgerows.
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