Oxyptilus distans (Zeller, 1847) Species
Last modified: Dec. 3, 2024, 3:46 p.m.
A very local and very rare species in Belgium, hitherto only known from WV and LI.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pterophoridae > Subfamily: Pterophorinae > Genus: Oxyptilus > Species: Oxyptilus distans
- Vernacular names
- Streepzaadvedermot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Anonymous 1902. Varia. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 2: 4, 12. On page 4.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 15–22mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva of the first generation feeds in the central parts and on the flowers of its food plant.
The larva of the second generation feeds on the flowers.
Pupation on flowers, leaves, or shoots of the food plant. The pupal stage is only 10 days.
The adults are mainly active in the evening and just after dark.
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Flight periods
Two generations a year in April–June and again from July to September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Crepis capillaris, Crepis tectorum, Hieracium pilosella, Hieracium amplexicaule, Sonchus asper, Sonchus arvensis, Cichorium intybus and Picris hieracioides
Mainly on species of Crepis and Hieracium, but also recorded abroad from many other Asteraceae.
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