Seq # 901050020

Caradrina gilva (Donzel, 1837) Species

Last modified: June 4, 2024, 11:42 a.m.


The first observation of this xeromontane species was in Belgium in 2011 (LI). Nowadays more observed and widespread but still very rare.

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


Details

Classification
Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Caradrinini > Genus: Caradrina > Subgenus: Eremodrina > Species: Caradrina gilva
Vernacular names
Grauwe stofuil (NL), La Caradrine cendrée (FR), Reingraue Staubeule (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W., Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2015. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2014 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 43(4): 98–103. On page 102. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 30–36 mm.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Bionomics

The species is usually observed in the vicinity of railways. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The moths can be seen from May towards October with a peak during June.


Observed on

Substrates:
Herbaceous plants
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Habitat

Warm dry slopes on a rocky or stony surface, with open vegetation like railway embankments.

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