Seq # 650140010

Notodonta dromedarius (Linnaeus, 1767) Species

Last modified: June 1, 2024, 2:38 p.m.


A common species throughout Belgium.

This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.


Details

Classification
Family: Notodontidae > Subfamily: Notodontinae > Tribus: Notodontini > Genus: Notodonta > Species: Notodonta dromedarius
Vernacular names
Dromedaris (NL), Iron Prominent (EN), Le Chameau (FR), Dromedar-Zahnspinner (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 26 (as Notodonta Dromedarius). view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 35–42 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Caterpillar


Bionomics

Hibernates as a pupa in a loose cocoon underground.
The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in two generations a year from late April till early September.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Betula, Alnus, Corylus and Quercus
Substrates:
Deciduous trees

The larva lives on various trees like Alnus, Corylus, Quercus orBetula.

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