Stigmella thuringiaca (Petry, 1904) Species
Last modified: Oct. 12, 2021, 5:54 p.m.
Found new for Belgium in 1999 in NA. Hitherto only a few observations are known of this very rare species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Nepticulidae > Genus: Stigmella > Species: Stigmella thuringiaca
- Vernacular names
- Agrimoniemineermot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- van Nieukerken E. J. 2006. Records of mining Lepidoptera in Belgium with nine species new to the country (Nepticulidae, Opostegidae, Tischeriidae, Lyonetiidae). — Phegea 34(4): 125–144. On page 130. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
A rather dull uniform coloured greyish moth.
Museum specimens
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Bright yellow.
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Mine
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Sanguisorba minor and Potentilla tabernaemontani
- Host plant (genera):
- Potentilla, Fragaria, Agrimonia and Filipendula
The larva feeds on different herbaceous Rosaceae like: Agrimonia, Filipendula, Fragaria, Sanguisorba and also often it can be found on Potentilla.
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Habitat
Xerotherm limestone grasslands or rocky places.
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