Ancylosis oblitella (Zeller, 1848) Species
Last modified: Oct. 27, 2023, 4:43 p.m.
A rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Ancylosis > Species: Ancylosis oblitella
- Vernacular names
- Levervlekmot (NL), Salzliebender, Schmalzünsler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1965a. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 63 (1963)(9–12): 42. On page 42.
- Status
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Migrant
A rare migrant in Belgium, more observed in the northern part.
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 17–22 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Bionomics
It pupates in a thick silken cocoon above ground.
The adults are active during the night and come to light.
No pictures yet!
Flight periods
The adults have been seen from May till October with a peak during July/August.
