Seq # 901510110

Agrochola helvola (Linnaeus, 1758) Species

Last modified: May 7, 2024, 5:56 p.m.


A rare species throughout Belgium, with most of the observations in the Kempen and the southern part of the country.

This species is considered Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.


Details

Classification
Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Agrochola > Subgenus: Anchoscelis > Species: Agrochola helvola
Vernacular names
Roodachtige herfstuil (NL), Flounced Chestnut (EN), La Xanthie rufine (FR), Rötliche Herbsteule (DE)
Synonyms
Agrochola rufina (Linnaeus, 1758)
First mention in Belgium
De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 13.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 30–35 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Bionomics

Hibernates as an egg, laid on twigs, leaves or bark. The adults come to light and sugar.

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Flight periods

The adults fly from early September till early November in one generation.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Calluna vulgaris
Host plant (genera):
Quercus, Ulmus, Betula, Salix and Vaccinium
Substrates:
Deciduous trees and Herbaceous plants

The larva lives on different deciduous trees like: Quercus, Ulmus, Betula or Salix. Also on herbaceous plants like: Calluna vulgaris or Vaccinium.

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