Bryophila raptricula (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 12:27 p.m.
This species was discovered for the first time in Belgium in 1921 in the Gaume (LX) and during the second half of the last century extending its range throughout Belgium. Nowadays the species becomes rarer and its status is very rare nowadays.
This species is considered Endangered according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Bryophilinae > Genus: Bryophila > Subgenus: Bryoleuca > Species: Bryophila raptricula
- Vernacular names
- Donkere korstmosuil (NL), Marbled Grey (EN), La Bryophile fraisillée (FR), Graue Schildflechteneule, Graue Flechteneule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Derenne F. 1937. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 37: 243–247. On page 243.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 25–36 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Hibernates as a small larva on the foodplant.
The adults come sparsely to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid June till end of September in one generation.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Lichens
The larva lives on various species of lichens, especially Sticta pulmomacea, on walls, tree trunks and rocks.
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