Viburnum Acleris Moth
Common NameViburnum Acleris Moth
Scientific NameAcleris viburnana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyTortricinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, areas with Viburnum shrubs
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsViburnum opulus, Viburnum lantana, Viburnum tinus, Lonicera
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-rollers, feeding within spun leaves of host plants. Pupation occurs within the rolled leaf.
Identification TipsSmall size (15-20mm wingspan), bell-shaped resting posture, variable but often mottled brown/grey forewings, and strong association with Viburnum host plants.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth, typically shades of brown or grey, with a characteristic bell-shaped outline when at rest due to its broad forewings.
