Polyphaenis sericata (Esper, 1787) Species
Last modified: July 4, 2025, 2:01 p.m.
A very rare migrant in Belgium.
Since 2020 there has been a small stable population around Tongeren (LI). From 2022 onwards, more and more sightings became known from LI but also elsewhere in the country.
Data Deficient due to a lack of sufficient data according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
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
Bionomics
Overwinters as a caterpillar and pupates around May.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late June to mid-August.
