Aproaerema larseniella (Gozmány, 1957) Species
Last modified: March 1, 2023, 3:50 p.m.
A rare species regularly encountered in many parts of Belgium. The commonest member of this genus.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anacampsinae > Tribus: Anacampsini > Genus: Aproaerema > Species: Aproaerema larseniella
- Vernacular names
- Bandpalpmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Van Daele E. & Pelerents C. 1969. Synthèse des observations effectuées pendant quatre années sur les lépidoptères nocturnes de la région horticole gantoise. — Mededelingen Rijksfaculteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent 34: 31–56. On page 39.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva lives in a spinning between the leaves of the food plant.
Pupation in a reddish brown silken cocoon.
The adults become active during late afternoon sun above their food plants and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from end of May till July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Lotus uliginosus
The larva feeds on Lotus corniculatus or Lotus uliginosus.
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