Pleurota aristella (Linnaeus, 1767) Species
Last modified: Feb. 11, 2023, 11:25 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Oecophoridae > Subfamily: Pleurotinae > Genus: Pleurota > Species: Pleurota aristella
- Vernacular names
- Weidegemsmot (NL), La Pleurote corniculée (FR)
- Synonyms
- Pleurota schlaegeriella sensu auct.
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E., Sauveur J., Colbeau J. & Peteau A. 1861. Compte rendu d'une excursion entomologique faite aux environs de Dinant et de Rochefort au mois de juillet 1860. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 12–32. On page 19 (as schlaegeriella). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
Not much is known about the biology of this species. It probably hibernates in the larval stage.
The caterpillar is polyphagous on a variety of low-growing and herbaceous plants.
Pupation between dry leaves.
The adults are active during daytime from early morning till late evening.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: during July and August.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants
The caterpillar is polyphagous on a variety of low-growing and herbaceous plants. It has been recorded from: Achillea millefolium, Anthyllis, Calamintha nepeta, Helianthemum, Inula, Salvia, Senecio, and Thymus serpyllum.
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Habitat
Xerothermic places, dry grasslands, preferably on limestone soil.
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