Synopsia sociaria (Hübner, 1799) Species
Last modified: Dec. 8, 2024, 11:50 a.m.
Only known from 1 observation from As (LI) on 26 June 1946.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Ennominae > Tribus: Boarmiini > Genus: Synopsia > Species: Synopsia sociaria
- Vernacular names
- Zuidelijke spikkelspanner (NL), La Boarmie compagne (FR), Sandrasen-Braunstreifenspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Hackray J. 1946. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 46: 119. On page 119.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 33–35 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Hibernates as a larva. The moths are attracted to light.
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Flight periods
The observation in Belgium was late June, abroad the adults fly in two generations a year during April and May and again from July till September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Calluna vulgaris, Artemisia campestris and Echium vulgare
- Host plant (genera):
- Genista
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants and Deciduous trees
The polyphagous larva lives on different herbaceous plants and trees like Thymus, Artemisia, Genista, Artemisia, Hippophae, Quercus etc...
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Habitat
It inhabits dry and hot rocky slopes, garigues, heathland and sandy grasslands.
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