Monochroa conspersella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1854) Species
Last modified: April 23, 2019, 12:44 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anomologinae > Genus: Monochroa > Species: Monochroa conspersella
- Vernacular names
- Witvlekboegsprietmot (NL)
- Synonyms
- Monochroa morosa (Mühlig, 1864)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1905a. Varia — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 5: 27–28, 31–32, 50. On page 28.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Caterpillar
Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year; onwards from June towards August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Lysimachia vulgaris
The larva feeds on Lysimachia vulgaris. Pupation probably outside the mine.
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