Cydia succedana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Dec. 20, 2023, 10:04 a.m.
A rather rare but widespread species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Cydia > Species: Cydia succedana
- Vernacular names
- Scherpe spiegelmot (NL), Gorse Pod Moth (EN), Ginsterschoten-Wickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 21.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–16 mm. This is a variable species in size, general coloration and clarity of the forewing markings. There is a wide range of gradation between unicolorous and well-marked forms.
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva lives in the seedpods and feeding of the unripe seeds. Pupation in leaf litter or in the soil.
The males are active in afternoon sunshine and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly onwards from mid-April towards late August, occasionally later. Most observations during May.
Habitat
It has a preference for sandy habitats like coastal dunes, heathland etc...
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