Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Acleris bergmanniana
Scientific Name:
Acleris bergmanniana
Scientific Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Tortricinae
Wingspan (mm):
Between 10-14 mm
Log Book Number:
1035 Description
This moths upperwings are marked with shimmering blue-grey striations with reddish edges and two central black spots that are actually raised black scaly tufts
Distribution
Common over most of Britain during June and July from late afternoon onwards
Habitat
Found in gardens, hedgerows and parks
Diet
The larvae feed on the shoots of Rose bushes.