Seq # 603070020

Venusia cambrica Curtis, 1839 Species

Last modified: Dec. 8, 2024, 12:46 p.m.


A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium, not seen for a long time.
Known places in the past were the valleys of the Helle (Eupen) and Hoëgne (Hockai).


Details

Classification
Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Asthenini > Genus: Venusia > Species: Venusia cambrica
Vernacular names
Lijsterbesvenusje (NL), Welsh Wave (EN), La Cidarie du Sorbier (FR), Ebereschen-Bergspanner (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Derenne F. 1926a. Espèce nouvelle pour la faune belge Larentia Cambrica Curt. — Lambillionea 26: 34. On page 34.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 22–27 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Flight periods

Most Belgian specimens were seen between 09 and 25 July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Sorbus aucuparia

The larva lives on Sorbus aucuparia.

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