Choristoneura luticostana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China (Heilongjiang, Jilin), the Korean Peninsula, the Russian Far East and Japan.[2] The habitat consists of fir-broad-leaved and cedar-broad-leaved forests.
Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Quercus, Betula, Lespedeza and Rhododendron species, as well as Malus pumila.[3] They cut open the buds and roll the leaves at the apices of the branches. Young larvae are green with a black head. Older larvae are blackish-green, also with a black head. Larvae can be found from May to June.[4]
Choristoneura luticostana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China (Heilongjiang, Jilin), the Korean Peninsula, the Russian Far East and Japan. The habitat consists of fir-broad-leaved and cedar-broad-leaved forests.
Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Quercus, Betula, Lespedeza and Rhododendron species, as well as Malus pumila. They cut open the buds and roll the leaves at the apices of the branches. Young larvae are green with a black head. Older larvae are blackish-green, also with a black head. Larvae can be found from May to June.
Choristoneura luticostana is een vlinder uit de familie van de bladrollers (Tortricidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1888 door Christoph.
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