Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Lichen Button
Acleris literana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Tortricinae > Tortricini
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Checklist ref.              49.087
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â common across southern counties, becoming more local further north
Typical habitat: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â oak woodland
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â among spun leaves of oaks, which they skeletonise
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â comes to light
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â July - May, hibernates over winter
Note:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â variable with different forms, but always pale green with black markings
Redman's Hill, Verwood, East Dorset | Aug.22
