Seq # 700630080

Eilema pygmaeola (Doubleday, 1847) Species

Last modified: May 7, 2024, 5:46 p.m.


This rare species occurs exclusively in the coastal region of Belgium.

This species is considered Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.


Details

Classification
Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Arctiinae > Tribus: Lithosiini > Genus: Eilema > Species: Eilema pygmaeola
Vernacular names
Klein kokerbeertje (NL), Pigmy Footman (EN), La Lithosie naine (FR), Blassstirniges Flechtenbärchen (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Derenne F. 1935. Espèce nouvelle pour la faune belge (suite) Ilema pygmaeola Dbld. — Lambillionea 35: 86–87. On page 86.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

Hibernates as a small larva and pupates in a flimsy cocoon among lichens and moss. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly mainly during July and August.


Observed on

Substrates:
Lichens

The larva feeds on lichens growing on stones, plant stems and posts.

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