Asthena anseraria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 11:32 a.m.
A very rare, very local and very much declining species in Belgium. Not often observed.
This species is considered Critically Endangered according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Asthenini > Genus: Asthena > Species: Asthena anseraria
- Vernacular names
- Kornoeljespanner (NL), La Cidarie du Cornouiller (FR), Weißer Hartriegel-Zierspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Derenne F. 1931c. Espèce nouvelle pour la faune belge Asthena anseraria H.-Schäffer. — Lambillionea 31: 158–159. On page 158.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 18–19 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The species hibernates as a pupa among plant debris. Adults are attracted to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly mainly in late May/June, and in good years again in August.
