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Acrobasis tumidana

Acrobasis tumidana

Description

Acrobasis tumidana is an abundant butterfly in the family Pyralidae. It is brown, ocher brown at the base of the wings, dark brown at the ends. Wingspan approx. 19-24 mm. It flies in one generation from July to August. It lives in oaks. The green caterpillar lives in a spun leaf. It often spins together few leaves, where pupation takes place. Pupation can take place in the soil too. 

Symptom

The green caterpillar lives in a spun leaf. It often spins together few leaves, where pupation takes place. 

Tree Species: Oak

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 1 observations of the species in the system

Acrobasis tumidanaAcrobasis tumidana
Milan Zúbrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.5.2025

Acrobasis tumidanaAcrobasis tumidana
Milan Zúbrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.5.2025