Ancylosis oblitella (Zeller, 1848) Species
Last modified: Dec. 7, 2024, 11:59 a.m.
A rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Ancylosis > Species: Ancylosis oblitella
- Vernacular names
- Levervlekmot (NL), Salzliebender, Schmalzünsler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1965a. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 63 (1963)(9–12): 42. On page 42.
- Status
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Migrant
A rare migrant in Belgium, more observed in the northern part.
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 17–22 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
It pupates in a thick silken cocoon above ground.
The adults are active during the night and come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from May till October with a peak during July/August.
