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Cucullia lucifuga (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species

Last modified: Sept. 15, 2023, 6:03 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

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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