Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Acleris forsskaleana

Scientific Name: 
Acleris forsskaleana
Scientific Family: 
Tortricidae
Subfamily: 
Tortricinae
Log Book Number: 
1036

Authority

Linnaeus, 1758

Description

Yellowish colouring with a reticulated pattern on the forewing with a variably sized greyish suffusion across the centre.

Habitat

Woodland and gardens from dusk onwards during July and August.

Diet

It's main foodplants are Sycamore and Maple.