Seq # 500540050

Scoparia subfusca Haworth, 1811 Species

Last modified: Oct. 20, 2023, 4:50 p.m.


Status and distribution insufficiently known due to the difficulty of the species/genus, it is believed to be a very rare but widespread species.


Details

Classification
Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Scopariinae > Genus: Scoparia > Species: Scoparia subfusca
Vernacular names
Bitterkruidgranietmot (NL), Large Grey (EN), itterkraut-Mooszünsler (DE)
Synonyms
Scoparia cembrae sensu auct.
First mention in Belgium
Sauveur J. 1863. Notes entomologiques. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 7: 75–85. On page 84.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Genitalia


Bionomics

The larva lives in a slight web on the roots and hibernates. Pupation in a cocoon, usually spun next to the root on which the larva has fed.

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Flight periods

The adults have been observed from early May till mid August, but fly mainly during June/July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Picris hieracioides and Tussilago farfara

The larva lives on Picris hieracioides or Tussilago.

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