Capperia trichodactyla (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
A very rare species in the southernmost part of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pterophoridae > Subfamily: Pterophorinae > Genus: Capperia > Species: Capperia trichodactyla
- Vernacular names
- Hartegespanvedermot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2018. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2017 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 46(2): 31–47. On page 44. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan about 18 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva of the first generation eats the fresh top leaves of the food plant, making holes in the leaves. Occasionally it also feeds on withered leaves. It hides during daytime, and only feeds during calm weather: no wind, sun or rain. Pupation on flower-stalks or on the main stem.
The larva of the second generation lives on the flowers of the food plant, causing them to drop.
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Flight periods
Two generations a year: June and again in July–August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Leonurus cardiaca
Monophagous on Leonurus cardiaca.
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Habitat
Preferably in xerothermic limestone habitats.
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