Apamea sublustris (Esper, 1788) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 12:28 p.m.
A rare species in many parts of Belgium. Most of the observations are along the coast, where in some places it is not so rare. In the other parts of the country, observed mostly as singletons.
This species is considered Endangered according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Apameini > Genus: Apamea > Species: Apamea sublustris
- Vernacular names
- Okergele grasuil (NL), Reddish Light Arches (EN), L'Abromiade ochracée (FR), Rötlichgelbe Grasbüscheleule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1900–1913. Catalogue des Lépidoptères de Belgique. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise Supplément: 1–464. On page 136.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 38–48 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva feeds on the roots of several grasses.
Hibernates as a larva and pupates underground.
The adults come to light and sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation: from mid-May till mid-August.
