Jodia croceago (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Feb. 28, 2024, 1:57 p.m.
Once a widespread species, but it has not seen in Belgium for a very long time. Presumably extinct.
Endangered species especially on the northern edge of their distribution.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Jodia > Species: Jodia croceago
- Vernacular names
- Wintergouduil (NL), Orange Upperwing (EN), La Xanthie safranée (FR), Safran-Wintereule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 13 (as Hoporina croceago F.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 32–36 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The caterpillars live from April to June and then construct their cocoons in the upper soil. The adults hibernate, probably within withered oak leaves which have remained on the trees. The adults come to light and sugar bait. In spring the adults can be seen on sallow blossom and during autumn on flowers of Hedera helix and Humulus lupulus.
Flight periods
They are on the wing during October and November, then hibernating and reappearing from March to May.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Quercus
The larval foodplant is Quercus and the larva prefers the most tender shoots or stool growth..
Habitat
It inhabits clear, warm open oak forests and edges.
