Pseudeustrotia candidula (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775) Species
Last modified: Aug. 30, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
A recent (2009) arrival in Belgium. Nowadays still very rare and only a few observations in different provinces.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Pseudeustrotiini > Genus: Pseudeustrotia > Species: Pseudeustrotia candidula
- Vernacular names
- Glanzende marmeruil (NL), L'Eustrotie claire (FR), Dreieck-Grasmotteneulchen (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2016. Catalogus van de Belgische Lepidoptera – Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Entomobrochure 9: 1–279. On page 199.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 21–26 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The adults are active during the day and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations a year; from May till September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Polygonum bistorta and Rumex acetosella
- Host plant (genera):
- Polygonum, Rumex, Chenopodium and Sparganium
The larva feeds in stalks on various grasses and different species of herbaceous plants including: Chenopodium, Rumex acetosella and Polygonum bistorta.
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