Orophia sordidella (Hübner, 1796) Species
Last modified: Nov. 28, 2024, 2:12 p.m.
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
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
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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