Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Acleris umbrana
Scientific Name:
Acleris umbrana
Scientific Family:
Tortricidae
Subfamily:
Tortricinae
Wingspan (mm):
20 mm
Log Book Number:
1052 Description
This moth is rare in the U.K. The adult moths are distinctive in that they are rufous with black longitudinal streaks and pale scale tufts that are raised. They can be seen flying from July onwards and overwinter as adults.
Distribution
The moth occurs occasionally in the South of England.
Habitat
.Woodlands
Diet
The Larvae feed on the spun leaves of several types of deciduous trees