Rhizedra lutosa (Hübner, 1803) Species
Last modified: May 26, 2022, 2:02 p.m.
A fairly common species throughout Belgium, more observed in the northern part.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Apameini > Genus: Rhizedra > Species: Rhizedra lutosa
- Vernacular names
- Herfstrietboorder (NL), Large Wainscot (EN), La Noctuelle du Roseau (FR), Schilfrohr-Wurzeleule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1869. Assemblée mensuelle du 6 mars 1869. — Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique 12: lii. On page lii.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 35–50 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva feeds in the base of stems and roots of the host plant.
Hibernates as an egg and pupates among the roots of the food plant.
The adults come to light and are readily attracted to sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year; from late August till late November.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Phragmites australis
The larva feeds on Phragmites australis.
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Habitat
Frequenting humid places with reed.
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