Seq # 601050010

Synopsia sociaria (Hübner, 1799) Species

Last modified: May 16, 2024, 12:18 p.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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 33–35 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

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 herbeceous 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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