Archips oporana
Archips oporana
Archips oporana, also called Kiefernnadelwickler, is a butterfly belonging to the family of the winder ( Tortricidae ).
- 6.1 Notes and references
Features
The male moths reach a wingspan of 19-21 mm, females 22-28 mm. The front wings are colored purple ocher and wearing a maroon drawing. The wing tip (apex) jumps slightly ahead.
Similar Species
- Archips podana ( Scopoli, 1763)
- Archips betulana ( Hübner, 1787)
Synonyms
- Archips pyrastrana ( Hübner, 1822)
- Archips picaena Linnaeus, 1758
Occurrence
The butterflies are widely used in Europe and inhabit mixed and coniferous forests.
Way of life
The oligophagen caterpillars feed on the needles and shoots of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), silver fir (Abies alba ) on Norway spruce ( Picea ), larch ( Larix), juniper (Juniperus ) and other coniferous plants. The larvae pupate on Fraßort.
Flight times and caterpillars
Archips oporana forms one generation per year, which flies from June to July. The activity period of the moths begin in the afternoon and goes until early evening. The caterpillars can be found from September to early June.