Cucullia lucifuga (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: July 16, 2022, 10:46 a.m.
An extremely rare and local species in Belgium, not often recorded.
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
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Sonchus, Prenanthes, Taraxacum, Picris and Hieracium
On Asteraceae like: Prenanthes, Lactuca, Mycelis or Sonchus.
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