Abrostola asclepiadis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Nov. 2, 2024, 10:51 a.m.
A very rare and local species in the southern part of Belgium, only found where the food plant occurs.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Plusiinae > Tribus: Abrostolini > Genus: Abrostola > Species: Abrostola asclepiadis
- Vernacular names
- Engbloemkapje (NL), La Noctuelle de l'asclépiade (FR), Schwalbenwurz-Höckereule (DE)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 29-38mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives on the leaves of the food plant and hibernate. The adults can be seen on flowers during twilight and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one long extended generation a year from mid-April till August. Very occasionally a partial second generation can occur when conditions are favourable.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
The larva lives on Vincetoxicum hirundinaria.
