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The Heckenwickler ( Archips rosana ) is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of Winder (Tortricidae).
features
The moths reach a wingspan of 15 to 24 millimeters. The light brown forewings have three large dark brown spots, with the middle one being the largest and extending from the front to the hind wing edge. The hind wings are colored brown-gray with a slightly orange shimmering wing tip. The caterpillars are light and dark green in color and have a dark brown head. The neck shield is light brown.
Occurrence
Archips rosana is native to the Palearctic . The species was introduced in the Nearctic before 1890 and is now common in the northeast and the Pacific northwest of North America.
Way of life
Archips rosana mainly uses rose plants (Rosaceae) as host and fodder plants , including apple trees in particular , but also grasses, for example. The female moths lay an average of 250 eggs in portions of 50–100 on the bark or branches of trees. The eggs remain in a diapause until the following spring. The hatched caterpillars feed on the buds and leaves. They roll the leaves. They also gnaw on the flowers and fruits. Eventually they pupate. Archips rosana forms a generation a year that flies from July to September. The butterflies are crepuscular and are attracted to light.
Economical meaning
The caterpillars are particularly considered pests in relation to apple and pear trees as well as roses. In North America, hazelnut bushes ( Corylus avellana L.) are also attacked by Archips rosana .
Taxonomy
The following synonyms can be found in the literature :
- Phalaena rosana Linnaeus , 1758
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Rose Tortrix Archips rosana . www.ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ↑ a b c d e f g Plant Pests of the Middle East: Archips rosana (L.) . The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ↑ Species Archips rosana - Rose Tortrix Moth . bugguide.net. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
Web links
- Lepiforum eV - More photos