Scythris cicadella (Zeller, 1839) Species
Last modified: Jan. 12, 2024, 7:56 p.m.
Recorded for the first time in Belgium in 2013. Hitherto a very rare species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Scythrididae > Genus: Scythris > Species: Scythris cicadella
- Vernacular names
- Gevlekte dikkopmot (NL), Knäuelmieren-Heidefalter (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2016. Catalogus van de Belgische Lepidoptera – Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Entomobrochure 9: 1–279. On page 92 (as Scythris cicadella (Zeller, 1839)). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 10 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives in a long silken gallery in which sand and debris is used. It is attached solidly to the foodplant. Pupation in June–July.
The adults rarely fly, they tend to jump in sunshine close to the ground in the vicinity of the food plant.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: June–July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Scleranthus annuus and Scleranthus perennis
- Host plant (genera):
- Hieracium
Oligophagous on some Caryophyllaceae like Scleranthus annuus or S. perennis, but also observed rarely on Hieracium (Asteraceae).
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Habitat
Xerothermic sandy soils, arable land.
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