Arctia villica (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 5:46 p.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the limestone area.
This species is considered Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Arctiinae > Tribus: Arctiini > Genus: Arctia > Species: Arctia villica
- Vernacular names
- Roomvlek (NL), Cream-spot Tiger (EN), L'Ecaille fermière, l'Ecaille villageoise (FR), Schwarzer Bär (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 29 (as Chelonia Villica). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The species hibernates as a young larva. The moths can easily be disturbed from the vegetation and come to light.
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Flight periods
One generation a year: from late May till the end of June.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Stellaria
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants
The larva lives on various herbaceous plants like Lamium album and Stellaria.
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