Scopula ornata (Scopoli, 1763) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 5:31 p.m.
A rare species in many parts of Belgium, most observations from the limestone area and the extreme south of the country.
This species is considered Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula > Subgenus: Scopula > Species: Scopula ornata
- Vernacular names
- Kantstipspanner (NL), Lace Border (EN), L'Acidalie ornée (FR), Schmuck-Kleinspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 18.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 22–24 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva of the second generation overwinters amongst grass and pupates in a loose cocoon on the ground.
They are easily disturbed during daytime from out of vegetation. They are active from dusk onwards and later come to light in small numbers. Has been seen on sugar also.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations a year from mid-May till end of August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Thymus praecox and Origanum vulgare
The larva lives on Thymus or Origanum vulgare and other low plants.
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