Scotopteryx mucronata (Scopoli, 1763) Species
Last modified: Dec. 8, 2024, 12:25 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the Kempen and the southernpart of the country in very small numbers.
This species is considered Critically Endangered according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Xanthorhoini > Genus: Scotopteryx > Species: Scotopteryx mucronata
- Vernacular names
- Vroege bremspanner (NL), Lead belle (EN), L'Ortholite acuminée (FR), Hellgrauer Wellenstriemenspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Derenne F. 1931a. Formes nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 31: 116–117. On page 116.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 30–38 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Hibernates as larva on the food plant, feeding during mild weather.
Pupates usually in debris.
Easily disturbed from the food plant by day. They come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from late April till late June.
