Udea prunalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Oct. 20, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
A rather common species throughout Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Udeini > Genus: Udea > Species: Udea prunalis
- Vernacular names
- Grijze kruidenmot (NL), la Pyrale du prunelier (FR)
- 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 19. view page
- Status
-
Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 20–24 mm. Quite a dark species overall, but characterised by the distinctive whitish underbody and legs.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Bionomics
The caterpillar lives from autumn until after hibernation in May. After winter, the caterpillars make a small weaving at the edge of the leaves, on the underside. In later stages the leaves are further folded and spun together.
Flies exclusively at night, but is easily disturbed during the day and later come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly from late May to July.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Polyphagous
The larva lives on different species of herbaceous plants like Stachys, Urtica, Lamium, Lonicera, Sambucus, Rubus etc...
Habitat
A common species that can be observed spread across the country.
