Red-edged Acleris Moth
Common NameRed-edged Acleris Moth
Scientific NameAcleris rufana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow-green, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, areas with host plants like willow and birch
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsSalix, Betula, Populus, Alnus
Flight PeriodJuly to August, and September to October (overwintering adults)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of host plants, typically rolling them for shelter. Pupation occurs within a rolled leaf or silken cocoon, and adults of the second generation overwinter.
Identification TipsLook for the yellowish-green ground color combined with the characteristic reddish-brown markings, particularly the streak along the leading edge (costa) of the forewing.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-green forewings distinctly marked with reddish-brown bands and streaks, often featuring a prominent red-brown patch along the costa.
