Helcystogramma lutatella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1854) Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 5:41 p.m.
A rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Dichomeridinae > Genus: Helcystogramma > Species: Helcystogramma lutatella
- Vernacular names
- Lichte rietpalpmot (NL), Helle Schilf-Palpenmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1863. Addenda au catalogue des Lépidoptères de Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 7: 87–93. On page 91.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–18 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The highly mobile and distinctly patterned larva lives on different species of Poaceae. It feeds within a grass blade spun to form a linear roll with a hole at each end, changing rolls several times before pupation.
The adults become active around dusk and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from late June towards mid-September in a single generation a year.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Calamagrostis epigejos
The larva lives on different species of Poaceae, like: Calamagrostis epigejos, Dactylis glomerata, Elytrigia repens or Triticum repens.
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Habitat
It inhabits meadows and grassy pastures.
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