Merrifieldia baliodactylus (Zeller, 1841) Species
Last modified: Dec. 3, 2024, 3:43 p.m.
A very rare and local species, mainly in the south of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pterophoridae > Subfamily: Pterophorinae > Genus: Merrifieldia > Species: Merrifieldia baliodactylus
- Vernacular names
- Marjoleinvedermot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E., Sauveur J., Colbeau J. & Peteau A. 1861. Compte rendu d'une excursion entomologique faite aux environs de Dinant et de Rochefort au mois de juillet 1860. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 12–32. On page 14. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 20 –27 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
The larva feeds in autumn into the central stem and root. In spring it feeds on the stem and leaves of the food plant. Pupation on a leaf or along the stem of the foodplant.
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Flight periods
One generation a year from June till mid-August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Origanum vulgare
Monophagous on Origanum vulgare.
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