Agonopterix conterminella (Zeller, 1839) Species
Last modified: Nov. 28, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
A local and rare species throughout Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Depressariinae > Genus: Agonopterix > Species: Agonopterix conterminella
- Vernacular names
- Wilgenkaartmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1904d. Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 4: 47. On page 47.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
The difference between Agonopterix conterminella and A. liturosa is not always easy. The best individual feature is the colouring of the tegulae and forewing basal field; predominantly light in A. conterminella and predominantly dark in A. liturosa, although control of the genitalia is necessary for dubious or worn-out specimens.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Caterpillar
Pale green; head yellowish brown; prothoracic plate light green; pinacula black.
Bionomics
Pupation amongst detritus or in a cocoon in the earth.
The adults hide during the day. They become active at night and occasionally come to light.
Flight periods
One generation a year from late June till September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Salix fragilis, Salix alba, Salix triandra, Salix viminalis, Salix caprea, Salix cinerea, Salix aurita and Salix repens
- Host plant (genera):
- Salix
Many different species of Salix.
Habitat
Woodland, fens, marshes, river valleys.
