Monochroa tetragonella (Stainton, 1885) Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 6:50 p.m.
This very rare species is not seen in Belgium for quite some time. Discovered again in 2020 in WV.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anomologinae > Genus: Monochroa > Species: Monochroa tetragonella
- Vernacular names
- Zwartvlekboegsprietmot (NL), Saltern Neb, Milkwort 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 10–11 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The adults become active from sunset onwards and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adulys fly from mid-June towards July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Glaux maritima
The larva lives on Glaux maritima.
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Habitat
It inhabits littoral meadows and salt marshes.
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