Blastobasis glandulella (Riley, 1871) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 12:51 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Blastobasidae > Genus: Blastobasis > Species: Blastobasis glandulella
- Vernacular names
- Eikelspaandermot (NL), Acorn moth (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Wullaert S. 2019a. Resultaten van de Werkgroep Bladmineerders uit 2018 met meldingen van minerende en andere zeldzame Lepidoptera in België en met tien nieuwe soorten voor de Belgische fauna (Blastobasidae, Gelechiidae, Gracillariidae, Nepticulidae en Tortricidae). — Phegea 47(2): 30–46. On page 33. view page
- Status
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Native
Originating from the eastern United States and Canada, though it has been found also in California.
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan is between: 18–25 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives inside acorns and chestnuts.
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Flight periods
One long generation a year: from April till September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Castanea sativa
- Host plant (genera):
- Quercus
Fruits of some Fagaceae.
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Habitat
Forests, parks.
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