Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Garden Rose Tortrix

Scientific Name: 
Acleris variegana
Scientific Family: 
Tortricidae
Subfamily: 
Tortricinae
Log Book Number: 
1048

Authority

Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775

Description

An extremely variable species.

Distribution

Common throughout the U.K.

Diet

The larvae feed mainly on Rose leaves but also on some other trees and bushes.