Seq # 361720030

Phalonidia gilvicomana (Zeller, 1847) Species

Last modified: Nov. 16, 2023, 1:23 p.m.


A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Phalonidia > Species: Phalonidia gilvicomana
Vernacular names
Gemaskerde bladroller (NL), Wall-lettuce conch (EN), Mauerlattich-Wickler (DE)
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 11–14 mm. The species has characteristic ochreous-yellow forewing markings, a diffuse lighter transverse band 2/3 out which forms a brownish-yellow spot at the rear edge and more extensive infuscation in the postmedian area.

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larva lives in the flowers, seeds and stems of the hostplant and puputes on the ground. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in two generations a year from mid-June towards August.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Lapsana communis, Prenanthes purpurea and Lactuca muralis
Host plant (genera):
Chenopodium and Solidago

The larva occurs on Lapsana communis, Mycelis communis and Prenanthes purpurea.

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Habitat

It inhabits woodland, downland and waste ground.

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