Anchoscelis pistacinoides (d'Aubuisson, 1867) Species
Last modified: Feb. 21, 2020, 12:55 p.m.
The status of this species is unclear; it might be a western form of Agrochola nitida. An extremely rare and verylocal species in the south of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Anchoscelis > Subgenus: Anchoscelis > Species: Anchoscelis pistacinoides
- Vernacular names
- Zuidelijke herfstuil (NL), La Xanthie sanguine (FR)
- Synonyms
- Anchoscelis 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
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from late August towards early November.They come to light and sugar.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Primula
The larva lives on a variety of plants and grasses like Primula.
No pictures yet!
