Protoschinia scutosa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Sept. 15, 2023, 6:40 p.m.
This very rare and local species has not been seen in Belgium for a very long time.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Heliothinae > Genus: Protoschinia > Species: Protoschinia scutosa
- Vernacular names
- Bonte daguil (NL), Spotted Clover (EN), La Noble (FR), Beifuß-Blüteneule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1904b. Varia — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 4: 15–16, 35–36, 44, 52. On page 15.
- Status
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Migrant
A very rare migrant in Belgium.
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 28–36 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The larvae rest in the sunshine on the Artemisia shoots and are betrayed by grazed shoots.
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Flight periods
The moths fly in several generations from spring to fall.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Artemisia
The caterpillar lives mainly on Artemisia species.
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Habitat
The moths inhabits dry and warm places where the food plants occurs.
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