Acleris holmiana - Acleris holmiana
Description
Wingspan about13 mm. A very distinctive species, with a striking white patch on each wing.
Habitat
Various habitats.
When to see it
The flight period of the adult moths is July and August in a single generation. They are easily disturbed by day and at night can be attracted to light.
Life History
The larvae feed on a range of Rosaceous trees and shrubs including hawthorn, rose and apple. They spin two leaves together and feed within, during May and June.
UK Status
Distributed widely throughout much of Britain, although scarcer in the north. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland, but possibly declining in our area. L&R Moth Group status
= A (common and resident).
Bradley & Fletcher no.
Further Information
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Keith Tailby
Ravenstone - 12 July 2005 -
Mark Skevington
Whetstone Garden - 01 August 2001
Leicestershire & Rutland
UK Map
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