Caryocolum fischerella (Treitschke, 1833) Species
Last modified: Feb. 25, 2022, 9:46 a.m.
First observation in Belgium in 2009 at Flémalle-Haute (LG). Hitherto a very rare and local species in the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Caryocolum > Species: Caryocolum fischerella
- Vernacular names
- Zeepkruidpalpmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Baugnée J.-Y. & Snyers C. 2013. Note sur la présence de Caryocolum fischerella (Lepidoptera Gelechiidae) en Belgique. — Phegea 41(4): 86–89. On page 86.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Bionomics
The larva lives between spun leaves of the food plant.
Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from late May till August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Saponaria officinalis
The larvae live on Saponaria officinalis.
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