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Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, 1813) Species

Last modified: May 7, 2024, 7:38 p.m.


A rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the coastal area.

This species is considered Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.


Details

Classification
Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Polymixis > Subgenus: Eumichtis > Species: Polymixis lichenea
Vernacular names
Kustuil (NL), Feathered Ranunculus (EN), La Noctuelle couleur de lichen (FR), Flechtenfarbige Steineule (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Derenne F. 1927a. Espèce nouvelle pour la faune belge Epunda Lichenea Hbn. — Lambillionea 27: 1–2. On page 1.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan : 32–40 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Bionomics

Hibernates as a small larva, low down in the vegetation.
Pupates underground in a strong cocoon.
The adults come to light and on sugar.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in one generation a year, mainly from late August till late October.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Sedum acre, Armeria maritima and Centranthus ruber
Substrates:
Herbaceous plants

The larva lives on various herbaceous plants like Sedum acre, Cynoglossum officinale, Plantago maritima, Armeria maritima and Brassica oleracea.

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