Seq # 265120020

Brachmia dimidiella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species

Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 5:22 p.m.


Although this is an easily recognizable species, it has not been reported from Belgium for a long time. Probably extinct.
A declining species in most of its distribution.


Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Dichomeridinae > Genus: Brachmia > Species: Brachmia dimidiella
Vernacular names
Vossenkopmot (NL)
First mention in Belgium
Fologne E. 1862c. Notes sur quelques lépidoptères observés en Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 6: 170–176. On page 173. view page
Status

Native

Seen a long time ago in Lanaken in LI.


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 10–11 mm.Intermediate individuals occur. Both forms have dark greyish brown hindwing and adrk brown abdomen.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Caterpillar

Larva undescribed.

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Bionomics

The adults are active before sunset and after sunrise and later come to light in small numbers.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from June towards August with a peak during July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Peucedanum oreoselinum

Probably unknown. Some authors mention Peucedanum oreodelinum, but this is uncertain and not yet confirmed.

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Habitat

It occurs dry and sandy habitats, fallow fields, rough ground, old sand dunes etc...

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