Aporophyla nigra (Haworth, 1809) Species
Last modified: June 4, 2024, 12:02 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, mostly known from the Kempen.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Aporophyla > Subgenus: Phylapora > Species: Aporophyla nigra
- Vernacular names
- Zwarte witvleugeluil (NL), Black Rustic (EN), La Noctuelle anthracite (FR), Schwarze Glattrückeneule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1913. Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 13: 9. On page 9 (as Aporophyla Nigra Hw.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 40–46 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Bionomics
Hibernates as a small larva and pupates underground.
The adults come to light and sugar, and feeds at ivy flowers (Hedera) or on overripe blackberries.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year from early September till late October.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Calluna vulgaris
- Host plant (genera):
- Rumex and Trifolium
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants and Shrubs
The larva lives on various grasses, but also on herbaceous plants and shrubs like: Rumex, Trifolium or Calluna vulgaris.
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