Apotomis betuletana
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Apotomis betuletana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in most of Europe. It is also found in the eastern part of the Palearctic realm. The habitat consists of woods and woodland margins where birch occurs.
The wingspan is 16–20 mm. Adults are on wing from July to September.[2]
The larvae feed on Betula species. They spin and roll the leaves of their host plant. The larvae can be found from May to June. Pupation takes place in the larval habitation or among leaf-litter on the ground. It hibernates in the egg stage.[3]
References
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ UKmoths
- ^ Lepidoptera of Belgium Archived February 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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