Swammerdamia compunctella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 Species
Last modified: Nov. 27, 2024, 12:16 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, only known from a few localities.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Yponomeutidae > Subfamily: Yponomeutinae > Genus: Swammerdamia > Species: Swammerdamia compunctella
- Vernacular names
- Witvlekduifmot (NL)
- Synonyms
- Swammerdamia nebulosella Stainton, 1870
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1959a. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 59: 2, 21–22, 69–70. On page 22.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan c. 14–16 mm.
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Specimens in nature
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Bionomics
It hibernates as a small larva in a dense white cocoon. Later in spring, it feeds in a loose web between leaves on the host plant.
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Flight periods
Adults are the wing from late May to late July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Sorbus aucuparia
The larva lives on Sorbus aucuparia.
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Habitat
It prefers small seedling trees standing in the shade or in open woodland.
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