Scrobipalpa atriplicella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1841) Species
Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 11:26 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Scrobipalpa > Species: Scrobipalpa atriplicella
- Vernacular names
- Ganzenvoetzandvleugeltje (NL), Goosefoot Groundling, Mottled Orache Moth (EN), Gänsefuß-Palpenmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Dufrane A. 1911. Microlépidoptères de Belgique. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 11: 58. On page 58.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 11–16 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
Young larvae make irregular corridor-like or blotch-like mines from a silken tube. The mines contain almost no frass. Later the larva spins the central leaves or feeds on flowers and seeds. The second generation hibernates as a pupa.
The adults has been disturbed, on occasions, from the foodplant during the day, they become active during dusk and later come to light.
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Flight periods
Adults can be seen from late May towards September.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Atriplex and Chenopodium
The larva lives on different species of Atriplex and Chenopodium.
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Habitat
It inhabits in suitable localities where the food plant occurs and is found in a wide range of habitats.
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