Nudaria mundana (Linnaeus, 1761) Species
Last modified: Nov. 12, 2025, 5:49 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, nowadays only known from the southern part of our country. A declining species everywhere.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Arctiinae > Tribus: Lithosiini > Genus: Nudaria > Species: Nudaria mundana
- Vernacular names
- Bleek beertje (NL), Muslin Footman (EN), La Mondaine (FR), Blankflügel-Flechtenbärchen (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 29 (as Lithosia Mundana). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
Small larvae hibernates, older larvae hibernates as pupa. Pupation in a loose cocoon in crevices. The adults come sparsely to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from end of June till half August.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Lichens
The larva feeds on lichens growing on rocks, stone walls, bushes, fences and gateposts.
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