Scrobipalpula tussilaginis (Stainton, 1867) Species
Last modified: March 2, 2024, 10:26 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Scrobipalpula > Species: Scrobipalpula tussilaginis
- Vernacular names
- Hoefbladpalpmot (NL), Huflattich-Palpenmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W., Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2016. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2015 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 44(3): 50–62. On page 53. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Bionomics
The larva mines a leaflet on the food plant. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from mid-May towards late September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Tussilago farfara and Petasites albus
The larva lives mainly on Tussilago farfara and also on Petasites.
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