Lithophane furcifera (Hufnagel, 1766) Species
Last modified: June 4, 2024, 12:09 p.m.
A very rare, local, and declining species, only seen in very small numbers. Most recent observations originate from the Kempen area, mainly from moist forests and moor areas.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Lithophane > Subgenus: Lithophane > Species: Lithophane furcifera
- Vernacular names
- Kleine manteluil (NL), Conformist (EN), La Xyline du Bouleau (FR), Braungraue Holzeule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1900–1913. Catalogue des Lépidoptères de Belgique. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise Supplément: 1–464. On page 184.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 40–50 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The adults are attacted to sugar and light in small numbers.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from September onwards and hibernate.
They may be observed as late as early May.
