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Orophia sordidella (Hübner, 1796) Species

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A local and very rare species in Belgium, known from the southern and eastern parts of the country.


Details

Classification
Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Cryptolechiinae > Genus: Orophia > Species: Orophia sordidella
Vernacular names
Krijtlandmot (NL)
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 130. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Bionomics

Monophagous. The larva feeds on the leaves of the food plant.
The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

One long generation a year: from early May till mid September.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Onobrychis viciifolia

Monophagous. The larva feeds on the leaves of Onobrychis viciifolia. It has also been recorded on Anthyllis vulneraria.

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Habitat

Forests in xerothermic areas, especially on limestone.

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