Agonopterix nanatella (Stainton, 1849) Species
Last modified: Feb. 24, 2023, 1:29 p.m.
A very local and rare species in Belgium, rarely observed as imago.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Depressariinae > Genus: Agonopterix > Species: Agonopterix nanatella
- Vernacular names
- Driedistelkaartmot (NL), Carline Flat-body (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1863. Addenda au catalogue des Lépidoptères de Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 7: 87–93. On page 91. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Light green or yellowish green; head capsule and prothoracic plate black; pinaculas black.
Bionomics
The first instar makes a mine on the upperside of a leaf. Usually later instars feed externally on the leaves which they roll upwards so that the silvery underside of the leaves are seen. In some cases, it has been observed that the caterpillars keep mining throughout a much longer period of their life.
Pupation amongst leaf litter or in the ground near the base of the foodplant.
The species hibernates as an adult. Adults are rarely seen.
Flight periods
One generation a year: from July, hibernating, till April.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Carlina vulgaris
Monophagous on Carlina vulgaris.
Habitat
Xerothermic limestone areas.
