Aethes margaritana (Haworth 1811) (Family Tortricidae)


on Tripleurospermum inodorum (12.6.11)

Forewing Length: 6-8mm;
Wingspan: 12-17mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
July - August September - April
(Earliest: 12.6)
May - June May - August
(2 Generations)

Biotopes:
Meadows
Food:
(Larva)

Several Asteraceae
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae
Possible Predators:
Several Vespidae

Several Miridae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Aethes margaritana
Aethes margaritana
Lepiforum: Aethes margaritana
Plant Parasites of Europe: Aethes margaritana


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