Tortricidae: Tortricinae

1061 (ABH49.087) Acleris literana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR04409

 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Hemingford Grey, 13th October 2017. MV trap.
Hemingford Grey, 13th October 2017. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species is very variable with forms having a green ground colour as well as the normal black and white markings.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: 18-22mm
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: One generation, August-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Oak woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 16 (5.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 March to 13 October


Local
Adult: