Tortricidae: Tortricinae

04389 Acleris cristana, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1054 (ABH49.076)

nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Hvoyna, Western Rhodopis, 9th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

This species is very variable but has a large, coarse scale tuft in the middle of the forewing which is peculiar to this species.


Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Foodplant(s): Rosaceae (Rosaceae spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-November and March-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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