Sabra harpagula (Esper, 1786) Species
Last modified: March 21, 2024, 5:34 p.m.
A very local and very rare species in Belgium, only recorded from a few localities in the extreme south in LX were a stable population exists.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Drepanidae > Subfamily: Drepaninae > Genus: Sabra > Species: Sabra harpagula
- Vernacular names
- Linde-eenstaart (NL), Scarce Hook-tip (EN), Le Harpon (FR), Linden-Sichelflügler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Sabra sicula sensu auct., nec (Denis & Schiff., 1775)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 26.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larvae can sometimes be found between the foliage on the epicormic growth under the tree canopy. Hibernates as a pupa in a thin and sturdy cocoon in a folded leaf. Both sexes come to light, but the main flight appears to be for a couple of hours from dusk.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid-May towards early Sepember, although most specimens have been seen during July.
Habitat
Deciduous forest with big stands of mature Tilia trees, old alleys etc.
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