Prolita solutella (Zeller, 1839) Species
Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:10 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, hitherto only observations in the southern part of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Prolita > Species: Prolita solutella
- Vernacular names
- Zesvlekpalpmot (NL), Buff Groundling (EN), Grauer Ginsterheiden-Palpenfalter (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 133.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 14–19 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives in sand-covered, silken galleries along the shoots on the host plant. The adults are active during the day and at dusk and fly over heaths. Adults come occasionally to light.
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Flight periods
The adults can be seen from early May towards early July with most observations during June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Genista tinctoria and Genista pilosa
The larva feeds on Genista pilosa, also on other Genista species.
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Habitat
It occurs in suitable localities where the food plant occurs like dry pastures and dry heathland.
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