Scrobipalpa obsoletella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1841) Species
Last modified: March 2, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Scrobipalpa > Species: Scrobipalpa obsoletella
- Vernacular names
- Meldezandvleugeltje (NL), Summer Groundling (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Dufrane A. 1955. Microlépidoptères de la faune belge. (7e note). — Bulletin de l'Institut royal des Sciences naturelles de Belgique 31(33): 1–12. On page 7.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva feeds within the stem of the foodplant leaving dry, whitish frass extruding from the hole.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in several generations a year from early May towards mid-August.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Atriplex and Chenopodium
The larva occurs on Atriplex and Chenopodium.
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Habitat
Found mostly at ruderal locations.
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