Seq # 603520650

Eupithecia trisignaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848 Species

Last modified: May 7, 2024, 12:16 p.m.


A very rare and widespread species throughout Belgium.

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


Details

Classification
Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Eupitheciini > Genus: Eupithecia > Species: Eupithecia trisignaria
Vernacular names
Drievlekdwergspanner (NL), Triple-spotted Pug (EN), L'Eupithécie trisignée (FR), Bergwald-Doldengewächs-Blütenspanner (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Lhomme L. 1923–1935. Catalogue des Lépidoptères de France et de Belgique. Volume I Macrolépidoptères. — — : 1–800. On page 536.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 17–21 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Genitalia


Bionomics

It hibernates as a pupa among plant debris.
The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in one generation a year from mid-June till end August.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Angelica sylvestris and Heracleum sphondylium

The larva lives on Angelica sylvestris or Hercaleum.

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