Eustroma reticulata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Oct. 6, 2023, 5:25 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, only known from the southern part.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Cidariini > Genus: Eustroma > Species: Eustroma reticulata
- Vernacular names
- Doolhofspanner (NL), Netted Carpet (EN), La Cidarie réticulée (FR), Netzspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Derenne F. 1934a. Espèce nouvelle pour la faune belge (suite) Eustroma Hbn. (Lygris) reticulata Schiff. — Lambillionea 34: 74. On page 74.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 20–25 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva rests under a leaf by day and become active during night. Hibernates as pupa in an earthen cocoon on surface.
The moths are active from dusk onwards and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from mid-June towards early September with a peak around end of July/early August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Impatiens noli-tangere
The monophagous larva lives on the leaves and seeds of Impatiens noli-tangere.
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