Agrochola pistacinoides (d'Aubuisson, 1867) Species
Last modified: Aug. 13, 2022, 4:01 p.m.
The status of this species is unclear; it might be a western form of Agrochola nitida. An extremely rare and very local species in the south of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Agrochola > Subgenus: Anchoscelis > Species: Agrochola pistacinoides
- Vernacular names
- Zuidelijke herfstuil (NL), La Xanthie sanguine (FR)
- Synonyms
- Agrochola dujardini Dufay, 1975
- First mention in Belgium
- Hackray J. & Sarlet L. G. 1969–1985. Catalogue des Macrolépidoptères de Belgique. — Lambillionea Suppl. 68–74: 1–256. On page 272.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 31–32 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The adults come to light and sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from late August till early November.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Primula
The larva lives on a variety of plants and grasses like Primula.
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