Phiaris turfosana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Species
Last modified: Nov. 22, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, but not seen for a long time. More than likely extinct.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Olethreutini > Genus: Phiaris > Species: Phiaris turfosana
- Vernacular names
- Witvleklijnbladroller (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Larsen K. 1993. Some species of microlepidoptera new to the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae & Epermeniidae). — Phegea 21: 131–136. On page 131. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–16 mm. Greyish brown with many silvershining file lines across the wing and a white spot in the middle.
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Specimens in nature
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It flies very low and swiftly over the lowest parts of the vegetation in late afternoon's sunshine. Later it comes to light.
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Flight periods
Adults are the wing late May towards end of June, occasionally later.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Vaccinium oxycoccus and Andromeda polifolia
Unknown for now, supposed to be moss, but this has to be confirmed.
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Habitat
Open heathland an woodland, raised bogs or moors.
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