Seq # 602020190

Scopula virgulata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species

Last modified: May 16, 2024, 1:24 p.m.


A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium, not seen for a long time.


Details

Classification
Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula > Subgenus: Scopula > Species: Scopula virgulata
Vernacular names
Gestreepte stipspanner (NL), L'Acidalie striée, l'Acidalie sillonnée. (FR), Braungestreifter Kleinspanner (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Dufrane A. 1948. Une Acidalide intéressante pour la faune belge. — Lambillionea 48: 50–52. On page 50.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 20–22 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The imago flies during the day but also comes to the light.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from June to August.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Bromus, Carex and Inula
Substrates:
Grasses and Low-growing plants

The polyphagous larvae feed on a range of grasses and low plants.

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Habitat

It inhabits limestone areas and sandy steppe wastelands well exposed to Bromus.

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