Seq # 265550080

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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Genitalia


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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