Seq # 490840020

Pyralis regalis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 Species

Last modified: Nov. 2, 2023, 12:05 p.m.


First observation for Belgium in 2014 (WV). Hitherto the only known record.


Details

Classification
Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Pyralinae > Tribus: Pyralini > Genus: Pyralis > Species: Pyralis regalis
Vernacular names
Sultanmotje (NL), L'Asopie royale (FR)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W., Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2016. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2015 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 44(3): 50–62. On page 59. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Bionomics

The larvae live freely at the leaves.

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Flight periods

The only Belgian specimen was seen in July.


Observed on

Substrates:
Decaying vegetable matter

Mainly on fallen and withered leaves as Salix, Quercus and Rosa.

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