Acleris cervinana
Common NameAcleris cervinana
Scientific NameAcleris cervinana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, and areas with willow species
Geographic RangeWestern Europe
Host PlantsSalix repens, Salix cinerea
Flight PeriodAugust to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of willow species, often spinning them together. Pupation typically occurs within a spun leaf or in leaf litter on the ground.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the reddish-brown ground color of the forewings combined with the two prominent white markings: one on the costal margin near the base and another at the tornus (hind angle).
Description
A small moth with reddish-brown forewings, often mottled with darker scales, featuring a prominent white patch on the costa near the base and another distinct white patch at the tornus.
