Seq # 361715030

Neocochylis molliculana (Zeller), 1847 Species

Last modified: May 5, 2024, 10:36 a.m.


First observation for Belgium of this very rare species was in 2012 in WV.


Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Neocochylis > Species: Neocochylis molliculana
Vernacular names
Dubbelkelkbladroller (NL), Ox-tongue Conch (EN), Wurmlattich-Wickler (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W. 2013b. Cochylis molliculana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae, Tortricinae), new to the Belgian fauna. — Phegea 41(2): 47. On page 47. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 11–15 mm. This species is overall browner than most other Cochylis species. It has a brown thorax and head with a variable mix of white. There is a dorsal mark and two quadrate marks on the costa one at the base and one centrally. The terminal third is well marked with specific marks along the termen.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Caterpillar

Pale yellow colour.

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Bionomics

The larvae feed in the flowers and seed heads on the food plant. The autumn generation hibernate in a cocoon on the ground in which they pupate. The summer generation pupate in the flower head.
The moths can be found resting on the leaves of its food plant during the day and later come to light.

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Flight periods

They fly onwards from mid-May towards late September, occasionally later.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Picris echioides

The larva lives on Helminthotheca echioides.

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Habitat

It frequents rough grassland, scrub, and waste ground where the food plant grows.

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