Acleris notana
This record describes Acleris notana (species). Recorded family: Tortricidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 15 to 19 mm. Acleris notana is very similar to Acleris ferrugana and both are equally variable. They can only be reliably separated by genitalia dissection. Where specimens have not been confirmed by this means they should be recorded as Acleris ferrugana/notana agg. Various habitats, especially where Birch is present. There are two generations (except in the far north), flying in July and then October. The second generation overwinters and reappears in spring. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Tortricidae
- Genus
- Acleris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Various habitats, especially where Birch is present.
Seasonal Activity
There are two generations (except in the far north), flying in July and then October. The second generation overwinters and reappears in spring.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Feeds mainly on Birch.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Acleris notana. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Acleris notana (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Acleris notana
What is Acleris notana?
Acleris notana is a species in the family Tortricidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Acleris notana found?
Habitat: Various habitats, especially where Birch is present.
When is Acleris notana active?
Acleris notana: seasonal activity - There are two generations (except in the far north), flying in July and then October. The second generation overwinters and reappears in spring..
What is the life cycle of a Acleris notana?
Feeds mainly on Birch.