Polymixis lichenea (Hübner, 1813) Species
Last modified: Dec. 11, 2024, 11:51 a.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the coastal area.
This species is considered Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Polymixis > Subgenus: Eumichtis > Species: Polymixis lichenea
- Vernacular names
- Kustuil (NL), Feathered Ranunculus (EN), La Noctuelle couleur de lichen (FR), Flechtenfarbige Steineule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Derenne F. 1927a. Espèce nouvelle pour la faune belge Epunda Lichenea Hbn. — Lambillionea 27: 1–2. On page 1.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 32–40 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
Hibernates as a small larva, low down in the vegetation.
Pupates underground in a strong cocoon.
The adults come to light and on sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year, mainly from late August till late October.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Sedum acre, Armeria maritima and Centranthus ruber
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants
The larva lives on various herbaceous plants like Sedum acre, Cynoglossum officinale, Plantago maritima, Armeria maritima and Brassica oleracea.
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