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Larval activity on Oak
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:02 pm
by Tim_Ward
At Danes Moss today I came across oak leaves spun together and lots of larval damage on oak saplings; I've provisionally identified this as Acrobasis consociella on the basis of photographs but would welcome knowing if it could be anything else.
Also, on a more mature Oak, I came across the attached leaf fold; can anybody suggest what might have created this?
As always, your help is much appreciated.....
Tim
Re: Larval activity on Oak
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:00 am
by stevehind
Hi Tim
The spinning does look right Acrobasis consociella. Did you check the larvae ?
Regards
Steve
Re: Larval activity on Oak
Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:57 pm
by Tim_Ward
Hi Steve,
I didn't check the larva I'm afraid. Is it safe to make the id based on the spinning alone?
Tim
Re: Larval activity on Oak
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:47 am
by stevehind
Hi Tim
I found the larvae at Danes Moss in 2017, so yes, it should be OK to record this as Larval feeding signs.
Regards
Steve
Re: Larval activity on Oak
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:36 pm
by Tim_Ward
Thanks Steve. In fact I returned to the same spot today and investigated the larva (photo attached) which does appear to confirm that this was Acrobasis consociella.
Re: Larval activity on Oak
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:44 pm
by stevehind
Yes Tim, looks OK for Acrobasis consociella
Regards
Steve