Grapholita janthinana (Duponchel, 1843)
pale-bordered piercer, hawthorn leafroller
on Crataegus, etc.
parasite
The larva spins a few berries together, then bores itself in, feeding on the pericarp.
host plants
Rosaceae, ± monophagous
Crataegus nonogyna.
Rarely Cotoneaster; Mespilus germanica; Sorbus.
phenology
Univoltine; the larva hibernates in a cocoon under loose bark etc.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures on Lepiforum; see also Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Cydia, Grapholitha, Laspeyresia, janthinana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Huisman, Koster, Muus & van Nieukerken (2013a), Meijerman & Ulenberg (2000a), Lepiforum (2019), Nunes (2021a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Pröse (1984a), Schütze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Wegner (2010a).