Acleris variegana
Garden Rose Tortrix
Garden Rose Tortrix
Acleris variegana
Garden Rose Tortrix
49.077 BF1048
Wingspan 14-18 mm.
An extremely variable species which occurs commonly throughout Britain.
The larvae feed on rose (Rosa) bushes, as the name suggests, but also on a range of other trees and shrubs.
Flying from July to September, it is mainly nocturnal and is attracted by bright lights.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 92 |
| July | 1,050 |
| August | 2,971 |
| September | 4,155 |
| October | 1,531 |
| November | 74 |
| December | 0 |
