Pammene herrichiana (Heinemann, 1854) Species
Last modified: Dec. 29, 2023, 5:25 p.m.
New to Belgium in 2021 in LX.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Pammene > Species: Pammene herrichiana
- Vernacular names
- Zwartgrijze dwergbladroller (NL), Beech-mast Piercer, Early Mast Piercer (EN), Bucheckernwickler (DE)
- Status
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Native
For your information, to the best of our knowledge, the first 10 Belgian observations are listed here:
1) 1 ♀ on 02.vi.2021 at Robelmont (LX), leg. M. Ameels, gen. det C. Steeman.
2) 1 ♀ on 18.vi.2022 at Meix-devant-Virton (MX), leg. & gen. det. C. Steeman.
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–18 mm. The taxon was previously mixed with Pammene fasciana, but differs ecologically and morphologically and now P. herrichiana has been recognized as a separate species.
Species can best be identified on the basis of the genitals.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Genitalia
Egg
Eggs are deposited mainly on leaves
Bionomics
The larva feeds in the seeds that later dry and fall off. Pupating in a cocoon on tree trunks, under bark or on the ground.
The adults come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly from May towards June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Fagus sylvatica
The larva feeds on Fagus sylvatica.
Habitat
It inhabits forests.
