Seq # 900340010

Simyra albovenosa (Goeze, 1781) Species

Last modified: May 7, 2024, 12:25 p.m.


A rare but widespread species in Belgium. Most observations in the northern part of the country.

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


Details

Classification
Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Acronictinae > Genus: Simyra > Species: Simyra albovenosa
Vernacular names
Kleine rietvink (NL), Reed Dagger (EN), La Noctuelle veineuse (FR), Ried-Weißstriemeneule (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Anonymous 1902. Varia. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 2: 4, 12. On page 12.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 32–40 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Caterpillar


Bionomics

Hibernates as a pupa, in a cocoon among living reed foliage or debris on or near the ground.
The adults are active from dusk onwards and later come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in two generations a year from April till mid-September. Very occasionally a partial third generation occurs in October.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Phragmites australis, Lysimachia vulgaris, Carex elata, Catabrosa aquatica and Rumex hydrolapathum
Host plant (genera):
Salix

The larva lives mainly on Phragmites australis but also on other plants of wet habitats like Lysimachia vulgaris, Rumex hydrolapathum, Cladium mariscus, Carex paniculata and Salix.

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