Pediasia luteella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Oct. 21, 2023, 10:12 a.m.
A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium.
It has not been observed for a very long time, but it's still possible it's overlooked due to its similarity with other Crambidae.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Crambinae > Tribus: Crambini > Genus: Pediasia > Species: Pediasia luteella
- Vernacular names
- Egaalbruine grasmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 23 (as Crambus luteellus Wv.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Imagos can be confused with darker forms of Agriphila tristella (specimens without whitish longitudinal streaks on forewings) but the earlier flight period can be a hint to be vigilant. Also Pediasia luteella has brownish-yellow to dirty-white antennae in contrast to the pearly white antennae of Agriphila tristella.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Genitalia
Male genitalia are indistinguishable from Pediasia fascelinella.
Caterpillar
Larvae can be found from September till May.
Bionomics
The larva lives in a silken gallery amongst roots of different grasses and hibernates.
Flight periods
Imago's are on the wing from late May towards early August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Festuca ovina
- Host plant (genera):
- Poa and Triticum
- Substrates:
- Grasses
The larva feeds on Festuca ovina, Poa, Triticum and others Graminae.
Habitat
Open grassy habitats.
