Seq # 490690010

Zophodia grossulariella (Hübner, 1809) Species

Last modified: May 3, 2024, 7:54 p.m.


A rare species throughout Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Zophodia > Species: Zophodia grossulariella
Vernacular names
Kruisbeslichtmot (NL), Gooseberry Knot-horn (EN)
Synonyms
Zophodia convolutella (Hübner, 1796), nec (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
First mention in Belgium
De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 105 (as M.[yelois] grossulariella). view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 25–36 mm. A large pyrale with a distinctive black-bordered first band on the forewing.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Bionomics

The larva feeds on the unripe berries of the food plant. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly mainly during April and May.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Ribes uva-crispa
Host plant (genera):
Ribes

The larva feeds on the unripe berries of Ribes uva-crispa.

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