Megalophanes viciella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: March 22, 2024, 9 a.m.
Only known from old records. A thorough study of the family Psychidae is necessary to establish the presence of this species in Belgium, since the old records might be referring to other species. There are no Belgian records of this species since the mid 19th century. The record of Antwerpen (Fologne, Mors & Weyers 1861: 48) was a misidentification of Phalacropterix graslinella, rectified by Heylaerts (1884: xcii).
Details
- Classification
- Family: Psychidae > Subfamily: Oiketicinae > Tribus: Phalacropterigini > Genus: Megalophanes > Species: Megalophanes viciella
- Vernacular names
- Berg-heidezakdrager (NL), Wicken-Sackträger, Hellbrauner Moor-Sackträger (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E., Mors L. & Weyers J. 1861. Rapport sur les excursions entomologiques faites dans la Campine anversoise. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 47–51. On page 48 (as Psyche viciella). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Males fly during sunny days till late evening and at night. They are attracted to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: from late April to early August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Betula pubescens, Filipendula ulmaria, Calluna vulgaris and Avenula pubescens
- Host plant (genera):
- Vicia
Polyphagous on trees and herbs.
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Habitat
Meadows, moorland.
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