Sorhagenia rhamniella (Zeller, 1839) Species
Last modified: Feb. 22, 2022, 11:35 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, only observed in a few localities. For a certain identification, study of the genitalia is necessary, especially because of its resemblance with Sorhagenia janiszewskae and Sorhagenia lophyrella, living on the same foodplants.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Cosmopterigidae > Subfamily: Chrysopeleiinae > Genus: Sorhagenia > Species: Sorhagenia rhamniella
- Vernacular names
- Wegedoornknopmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Anonymous 1901. Varia. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 1: 36, 44, 48, 55, 60. On page 44.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva lives either in spun terminal leaves or in a slight web between the flowers.
Pupation between debris on the ground.
The adults are active at night and come to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: mid-July and August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Frangula alnus and Rhamnus cathartica
Oligophagous on Rhamnaceae.
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Habitat
Preferably in dry areas and on limestone.
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