Ancylolomia palpella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Dec. 7, 2024, 12:57 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium. Not seen for a very long time.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Crambinae > Tribus: Ancylolomiini > Genus: Ancylolomia > Species: Ancylolomia palpella
- Vernacular names
- Kromvleugellichtmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Dufrane A. 1925. Microlépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 25: 50–52. On page 51.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The larva feeds in a silken gallery in the stems of the food plant. Pupation in a silken frass-covered cocoon. It's an infrequent visitor to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations a year onwards from June towards October.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Brachypodium
- Substrates:
- Grasses
The larva feeds on various grass species.
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