Pristerognatha fuligana ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Species
Last modified: Oct. 14, 2025, 3:22 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Olethreutini > Genus: Pristerognatha > Species: Pristerognatha fuligana
- Vernacular names
- Springzaadbladroller (NL), Springkraut-Stängelwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 1998. Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Studiedocumenten Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen 92: 1–236. On page 94.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 15–16 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Greenish pale with light brown head and prothoracic shield.
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
The larva lives in a low part of the hollow stem, causing a clear swelling. The larva closes the space above by making out of silk and frass a few septums. Pupation in the stem.
Flight periods
Adults are on the wing in two generations a year, which can hardly be separated, from late April till early August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Impatiens noli-tangere and Impatiens glandulifera
The larva lives mainly on Impatiens noli-tangere, but in 2018 several caterpillars were found on the invasive Impatiens glandulifera as well (Meert R. & Nossent R. 2019).
Habitat
It inhabits marshes, riverbanks etc...
