Acleris hyemana is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is .The forewings are rather narrowed anteriorly, grey-whitish, irregularly and variably mixed with red-brown; tufts very slight; central fascia (often’ interrupted or incomplete) and costal patch usually red-brown; often some small scattered blackish spots. The hindwings are grey. The larva is yellow-green; the dorsal line darker; head yellowish-brown.Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description Bradley, J.D.; Tremewan, W.G.; Smith, A. 1973 British Tortricoid Moths [Vols 1+2] Ray Society 1973-1979, London.
Adults are on wing from August to May. There is one generation per year.Lepidoptera of Belgium . Accessed April 7, 2013.
The larvae feed on Ericaceae species, mainly Erica, Calluna vulgaris and Vaccinium.UKmoths. Accessed April 6, 2013.
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