Idaea laevigata (Scopoli, 1763) Species
Last modified: May 16, 2024, 1:13 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, mainly observed in the Kempen.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Sterrhini > Genus: Idaea > Species: Idaea laevigata
- Vernacular names
- Strooiselstipspanner (NL), Strange Wave (EN), L'Acidalie des herboristes (FR), Mittelbinden-Zwergspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Hennin E., Lambillion J.-L. & Schammel P. 1919. Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. - Espèces et variétés. Remarques fort intéressantes sur plusieurs capture. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 19: 21–22. On page 21.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–20 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The adults fly in different generations a year from March towards October.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Mosses and Dead leaves
The polyphagous larva lives on dried vegetable matter like: dry plants, mouldy plant debris, moss and petals of various herbaceous plants like: Galium, Chrysanthemum or Gypsophila.
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Habitat
Usually found in houses, gardens, parks and around compost mounds.
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