Seq # 700510010

Callimorpha dominula (Linnaeus, 1758) Species

Last modified: June 1, 2024, 2:51 p.m.


A rare and local species in Belgium, more frequently recorded from the southern provinces.

This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.


Details

Classification
Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Arctiinae > Tribus: Arctiini > Genus: Callimorpha > Species: Callimorpha dominula
Vernacular names
Bonte beer (NL), Scarlet Tiger (EN), L'Ecaille marbrée, l'Ecaille lustrée (FR), Schönbär (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 29 (as Callimorpha Dominula). view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Caterpillar


Bionomics

Hibernates as a larva. The adults are active during the day and later come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly from late May till late June.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Symphytum
Substrates:
Herbaceous plants

The larva lives on various herbaceous plants, especially on Symphytum.

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