Phalonidia curvistrigana (Stainton, 1859) Species
Last modified: Nov. 16, 2023, 1:06 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, not seen for a long time. Rediscovered in 2020 in LX.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Phalonidia > Species: Phalonidia curvistrigana
- Vernacular names
- Guldenroedebladroller (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1865. Notes sur quelques Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune de Belgique. — Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique 9: 47–48. On page 47.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–15 mm. Distinguished from Phalonidia gilvicomana by the comparatively clear ground colour in the postmedian area of the forewing.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The larvae live in the flower heads, feeding on the young achenes, their presence is not very conspicuous from the outside. They hibernate in a cocoon in the litter.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The moths are on the wing during July and August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Solidago virgaurea
The larva feeds on Solidago virgaurea.
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Habitat
It inhabits woodland and scrubland.
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