Agonopterix yeatiana (Fabricius, 1781) Species
Last modified: March 25, 2024, 9:13 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium. Easily confused with some members of the same genus.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Depressariinae > Genus: Agonopterix > Species: Agonopterix yeatiana
- Vernacular names
- Peenkaartmot (NL), Coastal Flat-body (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1864. Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge observés par E. Fologne. — Annales de la Société Entomologique de Belgique 8: 273–276. On page 274 (as Depressaria Yeatiana T.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Green; head and prothoracic plate black; pinacula green.
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Bionomics
The caterpillar rolls the leaves into tubes. Occasionally it has been observed to feed on the flowers.
The species hibernates in the adult stage. The adults hide during the day. They become active at night and come to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: from August, hibernating till early May of the next year.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Oenanthe crocata, Peucedanum palustre, Daucus carota, Silaum silaus, Chaerophyllum temulum and Apium graveolens
The larva lives on several species of Apiaceae.
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Habitat
Grassland, meadows and open areas, mainly in coastal areas.
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