Anacampsis obscurella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) Species
Last modified: Dec. 19, 2025, 6:40 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
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–15 mm.
Museum specimens
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Caterpillar
Bionomics
The larva lives in spun leaves on the food plants.
The adults come to light.
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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