Caryocolum blandulella (Tutt, 1887) Species
Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, hitherto only known from the coastal area and AN.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Caryocolum > Species: Caryocolum blandulella
- Vernacular names
- Lichte kustmot (NL), Southern Groundling, Southern Barred Groundling (EN), Sandküsten-Palpenmotte (DE)
- 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
Wingspan 9–11 mm. A small species.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva stays in seed capsules which are spun together.
The adults become active from late afternoon onwards and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from mid-June towards mid-August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Cerastium pumilum and Cerastium semidecandrum
The larvae live on Cerastium semidecandrum and on Cerastium pumilum.
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Habitat
It inhabits sand dunes, coastal slopes and other sandy areas.
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