Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Acleris hyemana
Scientific Name:
Acleris hyemana
Scientific Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Tortricinae
Wingspan (mm):
12-19 mm
Log Book Number:
1055 Description
A variegated reddish-brown and silvery moth that is difficult to spot as it rests amongst low moorland plants and rarely flies.
Distribution
Common throughout Britain.
Habitat
Found on heaths and moorland during September and October and overwinters until Spring.
Diet
The larvae feed on heather and heath.