Seq # 300010150

Scythris tributella (Zeller, 1847) Species

Last modified: Dec. 3, 2024, 3:10 p.m.


A very rare species in Belgium, more than likely extinct.


Details

Classification
Family: Scythrididae > Genus: Scythris > Species: Scythris tributella
Vernacular names
Zandkleurige dikkopmot (NL)
Synonyms
Scythris terrenella (Zeller, 1847) and Scythris parvella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
First mention in Belgium
De Crombrugghe G. 1901. Note sur quelques Microlépidoptères de la faune belge. — Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique 45: 100–104. On page 103.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 9–11 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Flight periods

From May till well in August, presumably in 2 generations.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Coronilla varia

The larva feeds presumably on Coronilla varia.

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