Agrotis segetum (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: June 4, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
A common species throughout Belgium, especially in the northern part.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Agrotini > Genus: Agrotis > Species: Agrotis segetum
- Vernacular names
- Gewone velduil (NL), Turnip Moth (EN), La Noctuelle des Moissons (FR), Saateule (DE)
- 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 11. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 27–40 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives under the ground at the roots of several species of herbaceous plants.
It Hibernates as a larva and pupates in an earthen cocoon underground.
The adults come to light and sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations a year from late April till the end of June and from August till early November.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants
The larva lives on several species of herbaceous plants.
No pictures yet!
