Agnoea flavifrontella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Jan. 17, 2024, 3:42 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium. Study of the genitalia is sometimes necessary to identify the specimens, especially when they are worn.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Lypusidae > Subfamily: Lypusinae > Genus: Agnoea > Subgenus: Agnoea > Species: Agnoea flavifrontella
- Vernacular names
- Vroege zaksikkelmot (NL), Yellow-headed Tubic (EN)
- 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 124. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
Early stages are insufficiently known. The species hibernates in the larval stage. The larva constructs a bag from fallen and dried leaves.
The adults come readily to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: from the end of April till mid July.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Decaying vegetable matter
Decaying leaf matter of different origin.
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Habitat
Open deciduous or mixed forests, large parks.
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