Sciota hostilis (Stephens, 1834) Species
Last modified: April 19, 2024, 12:36 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, more observed in the northern part. Sometimes confused with Sciota rhenella.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Sciota > Species: Sciota hostilis
- Vernacular names
- Grijze bandlichtmot (NL), Scarce Aspen Knot-horn (EN), La Phycide du Tremble (FR), Zitterpappel-Schmalzünsler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1906. Varia. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 6: 36, 40, 48. On page 48 (as Nephopteryx Hostilis Stph.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan c. 25 mm. It is usually a rather dull-coloured, dark, obscurely marked species, though it is variable, and forms in which the base of the forewing is red- or orange-tinted are very easy to recognise.
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Specimens in nature
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The larvae live communally between spun leaves on the food plant. It hibernates as a pupa in a cocoon. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from late May towards August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Populus tremula
The larva feeds on Populus tremula.
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Habitat
The species depends on mature aspen woodland.
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