Glyphipterigidae: Acrolepiinae

19.014 (BF0476) Acrolepia autumnitella, Curtis, 1838

KR01572

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General Information

The larvae produce large whitish or translucent blotches in leaves.

 

Pupates in a loose silken mesh attached to the underside of a leaf.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 11-13mm
Foodplant(s): Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara), Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
Flying: Two generations, July and October-April (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Leek Moth Acrolepiopsis assectella

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
White, grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5