Seq # 410110210

Zygaena ephialtes (Linnaeus, 1767) Species

Last modified: Nov. 4, 2023, 3:30 p.m.


In Belgium only known as a very rare vagrant in the extreme south. Not seen for a very long time.


Details

Classification
Family: Zygaenidae > Subfamily: Zygaeninae > Genus: Zygaena > Subgenus: Zygaena > Species: Zygaena ephialtes
Vernacular names
Variabele sint-jansvlinder (NL), La Zygène de la Coronille variée (FR)
First mention in Belgium
Janssen A. 1969. Nieuwe vlindersoorten voor België. — Schakel 7: 53. On page 53.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan c. 35 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Egg

The eggs are pale yellow. They are laid in a single layer and in many batches.

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Bionomics

The larvae live freely on the leaves of the food plant. The adults are active during the day.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in late June to early August.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Coronilla varia

The caterpillars live almost exclusively on Coronilla varia, but also on Hippocrepis and Securigera.

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Habitat

It prefers xeric habitats.

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