Biology:Aleimma loeflingiana
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Aleimma loeflingiana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe and the Near East.
The wingspan is 14–19 mm (0.55–0.75 in).The forewings are narrowed anteriorly, whitish-ochreous or pale ochreous, more or less darker-strigulated, sometimes partially suffused with brown. The antemedian and central fasciae are outlined with fuscous or dark fuscous towards the costa and sometimes throughout, sometimes partly or wholly brown. The cilia are whitish-ochreous, the base dark fuscous. The hindwings are grey. The larva is pale green; spots, head, and plate of 2 black.[2] Julius von Kennel provides a full description.[3]
The moth flies from June to August from dusk.
The larvae feed on Carpinus betulus, oak and maple.
References
- ↑ "Aleimma". Todd Gilligan. 2003–14. http://www.tortricidae.com/catalogueGenusList.asp?gcode=31.
- ↑ Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description
- ↑ Julius von Kennel, 1921, The Palaearktischen Tortriciden, eine monographische Darstellung. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. 742 pp. - Palaearctic Tortricidae, a monograph.pdf at Zobodat 174
External links
- Aleimma loeflingiana at waarneming.nl (in Dutch)
- Lepidoptera of Belgium at University of Antwerp
- Aleimma loeflingiana at UK Moths
Wikidata ☰ Q373063 entry
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