Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel, 1833) Species
Last modified: April 14, 2021, 2:26 p.m.
A very rare migrant in Belgium, for the first time observed in 2006.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Margaroniini > Genus: Antigastra > Species: Antigastra catalaunalis
- Vernacular names
- Sesammot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. & Veraghtert W. 2006. Antigastra catalaunalis, a new species for the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). — Phegea 34(4): 155–156. On page 155. view page
- Status
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Migrant In Belgium since September 2006.
This southern species is a very rare migrant in Belgium, for the first time observed in 2006. Within a few weeks, several individuals were reported from several provinces. This species arrived with a great influx of several other southern species during September 2006.
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from early August till late October. All observations in our country have been seen during September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Sesamum indicum
The larva feeds on Scrophulariaceae and Pedaliaceae including Antirrhinum, Linaria and Sesamum.
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