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Parachronistis albiceps (Zeller, 1839) Species

Last modified: March 2, 2024, 10:48 a.m.


A fairly common species in Belgium, mainly recorded from the Kempen and the northern part of the country.


Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Litini > Genus: Parachronistis > Species: Parachronistis albiceps
Vernacular names
Zebramot (NL)
Synonyms
Parachronistis albicipitella (Duponchel, 1845)
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 136.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Bionomics

The larva lives in a bud of the food plant.
The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly from late May till August.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Corylus avellana

The larva lives on Corylus avellana.

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