Caryocolum blandulella (Tutt, 1887) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, hitherto only known from the coastal area.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Caryocolum > Species: Caryocolum blandulella
- Vernacular names
- Lichte kustmot (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 36. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Cerastium pumilum and Cerastium semidecandrum
The larvae live on Cerastium.
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