Triphosa dubitata (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: Dec. 8, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
A rare but widespread species in Belgium, but more frequently observed in the south of the country. Sometimes in large numbers at the wintering places, usually caves.
This species is considered Endangered according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Rheumapterini > Genus: Triphosa > Species: Triphosa dubitata
- Vernacular names
- Grote boomspanner (NL), Tissue (EN), L'Incertaine, la Dent-de-Scie, La Douteuse (FR), Olivbrauner Höhlenspanner (DE)
- Synonyms
- Triphosa dubitaria (Boisduval, 1840)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 16.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 35–48 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Bionomics
The adults hibernate and come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from July till October. They hibernate and can be observed during the following spring till May.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Rhamnus cathartica and Frangula alnus
The larva lives on Rhamnus cathartica or Frangula alnus.
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