Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Acleris cristana
Scientific Name:
Acleris cristana
Scientific Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Tortricinae
Log Book Number:
1054 Description
This moth varies in colouration but all have a distinct raised scale tuft in the middle of each forewing. It flies from August until November and from March till May the following year after hibern
Distribution
Found mainly in the South of England.
Habitat
This moth prefers fairly heavily wooded areas.
Diet
The moth's larva feed on a range of bushes and trees, including Hawthorn and Blackthorn, Apple and Common Whitebeam.
Status
Scarce.