Seq # 265560010

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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Caterpillar


Mine


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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