Spilonota ocellana

Maharramova, Sheyda, 2011, Characterization of leaf-rollers attacking forest and fruit trees in Azerbaijan (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), Beiträge Zur Entomologie = Contributions to Entomology 61 (1), pp. 223-238 : 231

Spilonota ocellana ([DENIS & SCHIFFERMÜLLER], 1775)

Specimens examined:

Azerbaijan: Absheron penins., Merdekan sett.: 20 May 1995, Malus sp. , 1 ; 30 May 1995, Malus sp. , 1 ; Lenkeran District, Hirkan National Park, 29 April 2002, Q. castaneifolia , 1 .

We collected caterpillars in nature. This species overwinters as a caterpillar starting in September- October. Bud opening serves as the phenological signal for caterpillars to emerge in the spring. Early instars damage buds, and later instars feed on young leaves. Pupation takes place within the rolled leaves. Adults appear in June-July.