Acleris bergmanniana

(Acleris bergmanniana)

Description

Acleris bergmanniana, the yellow rose button moth, is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found from most of Europe to the eastern Palearctic ecozone. The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The forewings are marked with metallic blue-grey striations, edged with rufous. There are also two small raised tufts of black scales. Adults are on wing from June to July. The larvae feed on the leaves and shoots of rose Rosa species (Rosa canina), as well as Rhamnus cathartica.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Acleris
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe