Blastodacna hellerella (Duponchel, 1838) Species
Last modified: Jan. 12, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
A very rare species throughout Belgium. Easily confused with Blastodacna atra.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Parametriotinae > Genus: Blastodacna > Species: Blastodacna hellerella
- Vernacular names
- Meidoornkwastmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 149 (as E.[lachista] Hellerella. Dup.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
The wingspan is about 11 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva bores into the berries of several Rosaceae.
Pupation in a white loose cocoon in rotten wood or in the soil. The adults come to light
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Flight periods
One generation a year from late May till August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata, Prunus spinosa and Prunus domestica
Mainly on Crataegus, but also on other Rosaceae.
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Habitat
Mainly places where Crataegus grows.
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