Tortricidae

49.066 Dark-marked Tortrix Acleris laterana (Fabricius, 1794)

Common

Similar species: Acleris comariana

Forewing: 7 to 9.5mm

Habitats: Woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the spun leaves and flowers of Hawthorn, Blackthorn, plums, Rowan, whitebeams, roses, brambles, sallows and Bilberry.