Tortricidae

49.087 Lichen Tortrix Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 8 to 10.5mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland.

Habits: The moth rests on branches and tree trunks during the day. It comes to light and sugar.

Foodplant: The larva spins the leaves of oaks. The leaves are skeletonised. It pupates in the spun leaves of its foodplant.