Monochroa lutulentella (Zeller, 1839) Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 6:36 p.m.
It has been discovered in Belgium on 1964-07-18 in a plant nursery at Melle in the Ghent region (OV), more observations became known after 2004. Hitherto still a very rare and local species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anomologinae > Genus: Monochroa > Species: Monochroa lutulentella
- Vernacular names
- Spireaboegsprietmot (NL), Black Neb, Meadowsweet Borer (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Van Daele E. & Pelerents C. 1969. Synthèse des observations effectuées pendant quatre années sur les lépidoptères nocturnes de la région horticole gantoise. — Mededelingen Rijksfaculteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent 34: 31–56. On page 39.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–20 mm.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The caterpillar bores in the roots of the food plant. Caterpillars have been found in September/May. Pupation in the larval feeding place.
The adults can be seen when flying around the host plants at dusk and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from late May towards mid-August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Filipendula ulmaria
Monophagous on Filipendula ulmaria.
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Habitat
It inhabits wet meadows and grasslands, swamps, ruderal areas with tall vegetation and moist habitats at forest edges.
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