Apotomis sororculana

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Apotomis sororculana
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A. sororculana
Binomial name
Apotomis sororculana
(Zetterstedt, 1839) [1]
Synonyms
  • Penthina sororculanaZetterstedt, 1839
  • Penthina praelonganaGuenee, 1845

Apotomis sororculana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of Europe, and in the eastern part of the Palearctic realm.

The wingspan is 17–20 mm. The forewings are narrower than in Apotomis betuletana , white, sometimes partly ochreous- tinged, posteriorly with thick grey striae. The basal patch, central fascia, and the included space are brown much spotted with black, somewhat mixed with white, especially on space towards costa> The posterior edge of the fascia slightly concave, with two prominences on lower half. There is a brown terminal streak from apex, preceded by several black dots. The hindwings are light grey, darker terminally. [2] Julius von Kennel provides a full description. [3]

Adults are on wing from May to July. [4]

The larvae feed on Betula species. They live between two leaves spun together. [5]

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References

  1. Fauna Europaea
  2. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain . Keys and description
  3. Julius von Kennel, 1921, The Palaearktischen Tortriciden, eine monographische Darstellung. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. 742 pp. - Palaearctic Tortricidae, a monograph.pdf at Zobodat 375
  4. UKmoths
  5. Lepidoptera of Belgium Archived February 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine