Homoeosoma sinuella (Fabricius, 1794) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 5:18 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium with most observations along the coast.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Homoeosoma > Species: Homoeosoma sinuella
- Vernacular names
- Smalleweegbreemot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. & Steeman C. 2006. Gelechia rhombelliformis and Homoeosoma sinuella, two new species for the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae, Pyralidae). — Phegea 34(4): 121–124. On page 122. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults fly from June till August. They are active at dusk and come to light.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Plantago lanceolata
The larva lives in the rootstock of Plantago lanceolata, causing the central leaves to droop in the autumn. It hibernates and pupates in the rootstock.
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