Orophia ferrugella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Sept. 14, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
This xerothermic species is very rare and local in Belgium, recently (2012) discovered again after an absence of more than 150 years.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Cryptolechiinae > Genus: Orophia > Species: Orophia ferrugella
- Vernacular names
- Klokjessikkelpalpmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E., Sauveur J., Colbeau J. & Peteau A. 1861. Compte rendu d'une excursion entomologique faite aux environs de Dinant et de Rochefort au mois de juillet 1860. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 12–32. On page 21. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The species hibernates in the egg stage.
The first instars mine in the leaves of the host plant, where they cause a large blotch. Later instars construct a tube from leaves which they spin together.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: from late May till August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Campanula persicifolia and Campanula rotundifolia
- Host plant (genera):
- Campanula
Oligochagous on Campanulaceae, like: Campanula persicifolia, C. rotundifolia.
It has also been observed once on Scabiosa columbaria.
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Habitat
Deciduous, mixed or pine forests in xerothermic areas.
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