Seq # 220020020

Prays oleae (Bernard, 1788) Species

Last modified: March 4, 2021, 11:47 a.m.


A very rare species in Belgium, imported via plant trade.


Details

Classification
Family: Praydidae > Genus: Prays > Species: Prays oleae
Vernacular names
Olijfmot (NL)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W. 2016. Catalogus van de Belgische Lepidoptera – Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Entomobrochure 9: 1–279. On page 59.
Status

Invasive

Hitherto only traces and mines have been found on imported olive trees. The species has not yet managed to maintain itself in Belgium.


Distribution


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Olea europaea
Host plant (genera):
Olea and Phillyrea
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