Caryocolum tricolorella (Haworth, 1812) Species
Last modified: Feb. 24, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, with most observations in the southern part of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Caryocolum > Species: Caryocolum tricolorella
- Vernacular names
- Driekleurige kustmot (NL), Three-colour Groundling (EN)
- Synonyms
- Caryocolum contigua (Haworth, 1828)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1860. Lépidoptères et chenilles observés en Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 4: 108–112. On page 110.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Although superficially similar to other Caryocolum species, the blackish triangular mark near the base of the costa is generally diagnostic.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Caterpillar
Bionomics
The larvae feed on the food plant, initally mining the leaves in a gallery and later between spun shoots.
The adults can be attracted to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly during June to August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Stellaria holostea
The larva live on Stellaria holostea.
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