| Lichen Button (Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758)) |
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Scientific name: Acleris literana (Linnaeus, 1758) Common name: Lichen Button French name: Order: Lepidoptera Suborder: Microlepidoptera Family: Tortricidae Subfamily: Tortricinae Wingspan: 18-22 mm. Biotope: Woodlands with host plants. Geographic area: Europe, Near-East. Flight time: July to September then April to May after overwintering at the adult state. Number of generations : 1 Caterpillar: Host plant: Mainly Oaks (Quercus), but also Birches (Betula) and Maples (Acer). |
Acleris literana occurs in variable forms characterized by a pale green or whitish green ground colour with more or less numerous black and white markings. The fulvomaculana form bears some reddish spots. This general colour of the forewings provides an effective camouflage on lichens. The hind wings are very light brown. |
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The fact that my garden is close to a forest where many Oaks grow may explain this observation. |
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This small tortrix moth then went to rest on a window during the photo session. The date matches the beginning of the emergence of the annual brood. |
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Side view showing a very flattened shape. |
André Bon July 2022
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