Archips xylosteana
Archips xylosteana on an oak leaf
Archips xylosteana is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of the winder ( Tortricidae ).
- 3.1 Flight times and caterpillars
- 4.1 Synonyms
- 5.1 Notes and references
Features
The moths reach a wingspan of 15-23 mm and have an ocher staining. The females are usually slightly larger than the males. The caterpillars are whitish gray to dark colored blue-gray and have a black head. The neck plate is dark brown to black.
Similar Species
Similar species are Archips crataegana, but this is small and is characterized by a scheckigeres appearance and Archips podana.
Occurrence
The moths are found on wooded sites and in gardens. The species is widespread in Europe.
Way of life
The caterpillars feed on polyphagous of various deciduous trees and shrubs, they are found mainly on oaks (Quercus ), elm (Ulmus ), Linden (Tilia ), hazel (Corylus ), maples (Acer), ash (Fraxinus ) and various fruit trees. They live together in a woven leaf and pupate there. The moths rest during the day in the foliage of trees and bushes, where they break up quickly in case of failure and fly to another hiding place. The flight activity begins at dusk and can be observed especially in hedges.
Flight times and caterpillars
Archips xylosteana forms one generation per year, which flies from June to August. The caterpillars can be encountered by May to June.
System
Synonyms
- Archips westriniana Thunberg, 1784
- Archips characterana Hübner, 1793