Seq # 160130010

Narycia duplicella (Goeze, 1783) Species

Last modified: Nov. 22, 2024, 12:46 p.m.


A fairly common species throughout Belgium, more recorded in the northern part of the country.


Details

Classification
Family: Psychidae > Subfamily: Naryciinae > Tribus: Naryciini > Genus: Narycia > Species: Narycia duplicella
Vernacular names
Poederzakdrager (NL), Schwarzer Motten-Sackträger (DE)
Synonyms
Narycia monilifera (Fourcroy, 1785) , Narycia stelliferella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839) and Narycia astrella sensu Dufrane, 1957
First mention in Belgium
De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 110 (as T.[inea] Stelliferella. F. V. R.). view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature

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Case

Length 4–6 mm, width 1.5–2 mm, rather flat but cross-section triangular, covered with particles of soil and algae.

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Bionomics

The eggs are laid on bark of several tree species.
Adults are active at night and sometimes come to light.

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Flight periods

One generation a year from mid-April to July.


Observed on

Substrates:
Lichens and Algae

The larva lives on lichens and algae growing on tree-trunks, fences, rocks and old walls.

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Habitat

Forests, but also humid open landscapes.

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