Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Acleris holmiana
Scientific Name:
Acleris holmiana
Scientific Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Tortricinae
Wingspan (mm):
10-15 mm
Log Book Number:
1037 Description
Apart from the far north of Britain, this moth is fairly common, flying from July through August.
Distribution
The larvae feed on members of the rosaceous family, Hawthorn, Rose and Apple where they fold two leaves together and feed inside.