Caradrina gilva (Donzel, 1837) Species
Last modified: Sept. 15, 2023, 7:06 p.m.
First observation of this xeromontane species for Belgium in 2011 (LI). Nowadays more observed and widespread but still very rare.
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
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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.
Habitat
Warm dry slopes on a rocky or stony surface, with open vegetation like railway embankments.
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