Chersotis margaritacea (De Villers, 1789) Species
Last modified: Sept. 19, 2023, 8:04 p.m.
This very rare and local species has not been seen in NA for quite some time.
Possibly extinct, but targeted searches during the flight period along the Meuse in Dinant and around Han-sur-Lesse could yield results.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Noctuini > Genus: Chersotis > Species: Chersotis margaritacea
- Vernacular names
- Grijze walstro-uil (NL), La Noctuelle à I entier (FR), Graue Labkrauteule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Laever E. 1959. Trois espèces nouvelles pour la Belgique. — Lambillionea 59: 54–56. On page 54.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 32–38 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The larvae feed on different species of Galium and Asperula that grows on rocky places.
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Bionomics
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
Most Belgian specimens were observed between 18 August and 18 September.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky slopes, boulder fields and gappy, stony places that are rich in fine substrate.
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