Sophronia semicostella (Hübner, 1813) Species
Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:23 a.m.
A rather rare species in Belgium, most observations originate from the Kempen.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Sophronia > Species: Sophronia semicostella
- Vernacular names
- Bruine zoompalpmot (NL), White-streaked Snout, White-shouldered Groundling (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 120.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 17–21 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives in vertical tubes on the lower leaves on the host plant and eats the new shoots, starting from the top. Pupation in the larval habitation.
They can observed in the afternoon as well from dusk onwards when they are attracted to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid-May towards early August with a peak during June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Anthoxanthum odoratum
The larvae feed on Anthoxanthum odoratum. Further mentioned in literature are Dianthus, Silene and Artemisia.
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Habitat
It inhabits dry meadows, pastures and hillsides with low vegetation.
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