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Anacampsis obscurella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species

Last modified: Jan. 3, 2024, 12:51 p.m.


A very rare and local xerotherm species in Belgium, hitherto only known from the provinces of LX and NA.


Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anacampsinae > Tribus: Anacampsini > Genus: Anacampsis > Species: Anacampsis obscurella
Vernacular names
Bandspikkelpalpmot (NL)
Synonyms
Anacampsis subsequella (Hübner, 1796)
First mention in Belgium
De Crombrugghe G. 1907b. Compte rendu des recherches entomologiques entreprises à Rochefort, pendant l’été de 1907. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 7: 42–46. On page 44.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 13–15 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larva lives in spun leaves on the food plants.
The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults have been observed from mid-June towards late August.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Prunus domestica and Prunus spinosa
Host plant (genera):
Salix, Cerasus, Cotoneaster and Sorbus

The larva lives on Prunus spinosa.

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Habitat

It inhabits scrub, hedgerows and suitable localities where the food plant occurs.

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