Chersotis cuprea (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, only known from older records. Declining everywhere.
More than likely extinct.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Noctuini > Genus: Chersotis > Species: Chersotis cuprea
- Vernacular names
- La Noctuelle cuivreuse (FR), Kupfereule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2013c. On the presence in Belgium of Chersotis cuprea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). — Phegea 41(4): 93–94. On page 93. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan:
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
They visit flowers of Asteraceae during the day.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late July till early September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Vaccinium myrtillus
The larva lives especially on Asteraceae like: Centaurea or Taraxacum.
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