Rhagades pruni (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 4:55 p.m.
A not so common species in the Kempen region in Belgium, in the southern part a very rare species.
This species is considered Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Zygaenidae > Subfamily: Procridinae > Genus: Rhagades > Species: Rhagades pruni
- Vernacular names
- Bruine metaalvlinder (NL), Le Procris du Prunellier (FR), Dunkles Grünwidderchen (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E., Mors L. & Weyers J. 1861. Rapport sur les excursions entomologiques faites dans la Campine anversoise. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 47–51. On page 47.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Bionomics
Firs-instar larvae are leaf miners, later they live freely on the leaves. Hibernates as a larva in a white hibernaculum and pupates later in a cocoon on the food plant. The adults are active during the day from late morning towards late afternoon.
Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from late May till early August with a peak during July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Prunus spinosa
- Host plant (genera):
- Calluna
The polyphagous larva lives on Calluna vulgaris, Prunus spinosa, Vaccinium uliginosum etc...
Habitat
It inhabits heathlands and peatlands.
