Acleris schalleriana, the viburnum button or Schaller's acleris moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1761. It is found in most of Europe. It is also found in North America.mothphotographersgroup Acleris viburnana is a possible synonym that refers to the North American populations.Bugguide.net. Species Acleris viburnana - Viburnum Acleris Moth - Hodges#3527
The wingspan is 15–20 mm.microlepidoptera.nl The forewings are oblong, ochreous-grey to ochreous-brown, sometimes darker-strigulated. There is a moderately large tuft on the submedian fold before the middle, one in middle of disc, and scattered smaller tufts, often black. The edge of the basal patch is sometimes darker dorsally and there is a large triangular red -brown or dark fuscous blotch on the costa, sometimes whitish-edged anteriorly. The hindwings are grey. The larva is green; head brownishMeyrick, 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. Julius von Kennel provides a full description.Julius von Kennel, 1921, The Palaearktischen Tortriciden, eine monographische Darstellung. Stuttgart: E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. 742 pp. - Palaearctic Tortricidae, a monograph.pdf at Zobodat 90-91
Adults are on wing from August to October, they overwinter and reappear the following spring.UKmoths
The larvae feed on Viburnum species, including Viburnum lantana and Viburnum opulus. They twist a leaf to form a pocket and feed from within.Bug Guide
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