Acleris rhombana
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Acleris rhombana, the rhomboid tortrix, is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone, from Europe to the Caucasus, Armenia and Turkmenistan.[2]
The wingspan is 14–18 mm. The moths are on wing from June to November depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various trees and shrubs, including Crataegus, Malus, Pyrus, Prunus and Rosaceae species.
References
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Alipanah, Helen, 2009: A brief study on the tribes Tortricini and Archipini (Lepidoptera: Tortricinae) from Iran. Entomofauna Band 30, Heft 10: 137-152.