Glyphipterix haworthana (Stephens, 1834) Species
Last modified: March 10, 2026, 2:38 p.m.
A very rare species observed in 1938 and 1939 in Hautes-Fagnes at LG.
Not seen since then, but given the vast and difficult terrain it is still quite possible that this species is still present.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Glyphipterigidae > Subfamily: Glyphipteriginae > Genus: Glyphipterix > Species: Glyphipterix haworthana
- Vernacular names
- Wollegrasparelmot (NL), Wollgras-Wippmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Collart A. 1939b. Notes sur la Faune des Hautes-Fagnes en Belgique. — Bulletin et Annales de la Société entomologique de Belgique 39: 409–428. On page 420.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Flight periods
The adult butterflies have a short flight period in May.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Eriophorum
The larva feed on Eriophorum angustifolium, Eriophorum vaginatum and Eriophorum latifolium.
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Habitat
Bog habitats, peatland, moor and swamp meadows.
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