Clepsis coriacanus
Common NameClepsis coriacanus
Scientific NameClepsis coriacanus
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)16.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorstan, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, various shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsBetula, Salix, Quercus, Vaccinium, Rubus, Crataegus, Prunus
Flight PeriodMay to August (sometimes a partial second generation in autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous leaf-rollers, feeding on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating within a spun leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale ground color with reddish-brown reticulated markings, particularly the broad central band and apical spot. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia due to similar species within the genus.
Description
A small moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings marked with mottled reddish-brown patterns, including a broad central fascia and an apical patch.
