Acleris emargana
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A. emargana
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Acleris emargana (Fabricius, 1775)
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The notched-winged tortricid (Acleris emargana) is a moth of the Tortricidae family.
Subspecies
- Acleris emargana emargana (Europe to Japan)
- Acleris emargana tibetica (Tibet)
- Acleris emargana blackmorei (North America)
Description
Acleris emargana has a wingspan of 18–22 mm. It is a quite variable species. The forewings are greyish-brown or yellow-ochereous, lightly translucent, usually more or less notched and hooked on the costa, with a reticulated pattern. Hindwings are greyish and translucent. The moths are on wing from July to November and fly at dusk.
The larvae can reach a length of about 15 mm. They are pale green, with a pale brown head. Caterpillars feed on the leaves and shoots of various trees, including Alnus glutinosa, Corylus, Salix, Populus and Betula.
Distribution
It is found from Europe to Siberia, northern China, Korea and Japan. In Tibet, ssp. Acleris emargana tibetica is found and in North America, ssp. Acleris emargana blackmorei occurs.
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Acleris emargana emargana
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Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 6
References
- Biolib
- Fauna Europaea
- Ole Karsholt A Holarctic Tortricid
External links
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