Rhopobota naevana (Hübner, 1817)

holly tortrix, blackheaded fireworm

polyphagous

parasite

Larvae and pupae in spun leaves.

host plants

Calluna vulgaris; Crataegus; Ilex aquifolium; Malus domestica; Prunus spinosa; Pyrus; Rhamnus cathartica; Sorbus aucuparia; Vaccinium myrtillus, uliginosum, vitis-idaea.

phenology

Univoltine.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2020).

larva, pupa

Pictures on Lepiforum; see also Patočka & Turčáni, Swatschek.

synonyms

Acroclita naevana; Rhopobota unipunctana Hworth, 1811.

parasitoids, predators

Colpoclypeus florus.

references

Bouček (1959a), Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Corley, Rosete, Marabuto ao (2014a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Klimesch (1989a), Lepiforum (2020), Meijerman & Ulenberg (2000a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Schütze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Thomann (1956a).