Scrobipalpa proclivella - Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium

Scrobipalpa pauperella

Seq # 265550100

Scrobipalpa salicorniae

Scrobipalpa proclivella (Fuchs, 1886) Species

Last modified: March 2, 2024, 10:14 a.m.

First observation of this species in Belgium was in October 2007 in NA. Hitherto a very rare and local species.

Classification: Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Scrobipalpa > Species: Scrobipalpa proclivella
Vernacular names: Grijs zandvleugeltje (NL)
First mention in Belgium: De Prins W. 2008a. Scrobipalpa proclivella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), a species new to Belgium. — Phegea 36(2): 57–58. On page 57. view page
Status: Native

In the early stage it lives in a 'Phyllonorycter' type mine and later on between spun leaves.
The adults come to light.

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The adults have been observed during July and August.

The larva lives on Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia vulgaris and Tanacetum vulgare.

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Flemish Entomological Society

jurate.deprins@gmail.com

Species presence