Bactra suedana Bengtsson, 1989 Species
Last modified: Dec. 4, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
Hitherto only known in Belgium from the specimen in 1938, which is also the oldest known specimen of this species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Bactrini > Genus: Bactra > Species: Bactra suedana
- Vernacular names
- Noordelijke biesbladroller (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Larsen K. 1993. Some species of microlepidoptera new to the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae & Epermeniidae). — Phegea 21: 131–136. On page 132. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 15–19 mm. Most members of this genus should be examined for genitalia for proper identity.
The ground colour of the forewing is pale ochreous with a dark longitudinal streak from base to apex. Near the apex it has two to three pronounced black streaks pointing to the apex, even present in worn specimens.
The female has a more pure ground colour like females of other Bactra species, but the dorsal portion of the forewing is not or hardly darker than the costal half.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Bionomics
Early stages are unknown. The adults fly at night and come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly from mid-June towards late August.
Observed on
Unknown.
Habitat
It inhabits wet meadows and marshes where Carex and Juncus are abundant.
