Phragmataecia castaneae (Hübner, 1790) Species
Last modified: Feb. 27, 2021, 2:20 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, mainly found in the northern part and especially in the Kempen region.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Cossidae > Subfamily: Zeuzerinae > Genus: Phragmataecia > Species: Phragmataecia castaneae
- Vernacular names
- Rietluipaard (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Derenne F. 1934b. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 34: 222–223. On page 223.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
Hibernates twice as larva. The adult moths come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late May till the end of July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Phragmites australis
The larva feeds in the stems of Phragmites australis.
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