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Cynaeda dentalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species

Last modified: Oct. 21, 2023, 9:14 a.m.


A rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the norteastern and southern part of the country.


Details

Classification
Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Odontiinae > Tribus: Odontiini > Genus: Cynaeda > Species: Cynaeda dentalis
Vernacular names
Gevlamde grasmot (NL)
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 19 (as Odontia dentalis Schr.). view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Caterpillar


Mine


Bionomics

The larva lives in the lower part of the stem and leaf-stalks. It pupates in a strong, hard cocoon covered with pieces of leaf, spun on a withered basal leaf.
The adults are active at dusk and later come to light.

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Flight periods

One generation a year from late May till late September.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Echium vulgare

Monophagous.

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