Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Acleris notana

Scientific Name: 
Acleris notana
Scientific Family: 
Tortricidae
Subfamily: 
Tortricinae
Wingspan (mm): 
15-19 mm
Log Book Number: 
1045

Authority

Donovan, 1806

Description

This is a variable species that is similar to A. ferrugana and seperating the two is difficult. These moths fly in July an October, the secong generation then overwinters, reappearing in Spring.

Distribution

Common throughout the U.K.

Habitat

Birch woods.