Catoptria fulgidella (Hübner, 1813) Species
Last modified: Nov. 14, 2023, 3:25 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, mainly known from the Kempen.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Crambinae > Tribus: Crambini > Genus: Catoptria > Species: Catoptria fulgidella
- Vernacular names
- Getande vlakjesmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 100 (as C.[rambus] Fulgidellus. H.; Dup.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Larva occurs from September towards May after overwintering.
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Bionomics
The larva hibernates in a silken tube on roots of the hostplant. They come to light.
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Flight periods
Adults can be seen from mid-August towards mid-September.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Festuca
The larva feed on different species of Carex and other grasses like Festuca.
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Habitat
Dry open sandy habitats, sandhills and coastal dunes.
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