Acroclita subsequana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Species
Last modified: Nov. 26, 2023, 11:13 a.m.
A very local and dispersed species in Europe. First record in Belgium in 2016 in WV. The species seems to be confined to the Belgian coast.
Not often observed as an imago, but the caterpillars in the Belgian coastal area are sometimes very numerous on the foodplant.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Acroclita > Species: Acroclita subsequana
- Vernacular names
- Zeewolfsmelkbladroller (NL), Coast Spurge Bell (EN), Strand-Wolfsmilchwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Wullert S. & Meert R. 2019. Acroclita subsequana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), new to the Belgian fauna. — Phegea 47(4): 124–128. On page 124.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 11–17 mm. The pale ochreous ground colour and the tawny markings of the forewing, which are only slightly darker and do not contrast strongly, give this species a characteristic appearance. The two small tufts of raised black mixed with whitish scales on the outer edge of the basal patch are a useful diagnostic character.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Body of larva pale brownish yellow with a greenish hue, head light brown.
Bionomics
Feeds in spun leaves and seeds on the host plant. The adults come to light.
Flight periods
The species is said to occur in 2 generations a year, but in Belgium the species has only been seen from mid-August to late October.
Habitat
It occurs along the sandy coastal area.
