Polyphaenis sericata (Esper, 1787) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 4:45 p.m.
A very rare migrant in Belgium.
Since 2020 there is a little stable population around Tongeren (LI).
From 2022 onwards, more and more sightings in LI but also elsewhere in the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Dypterygiini > Genus: Polyphaenis > Species: Polyphaenis sericata
- Vernacular names
- Groene geelvleugeluil (NL), Guernsey Underwing (EN), La Noctuelle du Camérisier (FR), Bunte Ligustereule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins G. 2016. Polyphaenis sericata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Noctuinae) nieuw voor de Belgische fauna. — Phegea 44(2): 26–27. On page 26. view page
- Status
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Migrant
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 38–42 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults fly from late June to mid August.
