Acleris ferrugana explained

Acleris ferrugana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China,[1] most of Europe and has also been recorded from North America.[2]

The wingspan is 14–18 mm. It is a very variable species. Some forms are very similar to Acleris notana and the two can only separated by examination of the genitalia. Julius von Kennel provides a full description.[3]

Adults are on wing in July and again in September and October. The second generation overwinters and reappears in spring.[4]

The larvae feed on Quercus species.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260602677_Check_List_of_the_Tribe_Tortricini_%28Lepidoptera_Tortricidae%29_in_Northeast_china_with_Two_Newly_Recorded_Species_from_China Check List of the Tribe Tortricini (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Northeast china, with Two Newly Recorded Species from China
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=3521.2 mothphotographersgroup
  3. [Julius von Kennel]
  4. https://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=1044 UKmoths