Cucullia lucifuga (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Dec. 9, 2024, 1:57 p.m.
An extremely rare and local species in Belgium, not often recorded. A highly endangered species in Europe.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Cuculliinae > Genus: Cucullia > Species: Cucullia lucifuga
- Vernacular names
- Grijze monnik (NL), La Cucullie lucifuge (FR), Kräuter-Mönch (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Dufay C. 1967. Deux noctuides nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Lambillionea 66: 55–66. On page 66.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 46–50 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Most caterpillars are found in July and August and they live quite concealed when fully-grown.
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Bionomics
The adults come rarely to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from May to August with a focus on the end of June to mid-July, with occasionally a very partial second generation in August/September.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Sonchus, Prenanthes, Taraxacum, Picris and Hieracium
The larvae are oligophagous on rather low growing Asteraceae such as Taraxacum, Leontodon, Prenanthes, Lactuca, Mycelis or Sonchus.
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Habitat
Extensive pastures, meadows and grasslands.
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