Chionodes distinctella (Zeller, 1839) Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 7:03 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium with the bulk of observations at the coastal area.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Chionodes > Species: Chionodes distinctella
- Vernacular names
- Bruine witkoppalpmot (NL), Eastern Groundling (EN)
- 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 132.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 12–18 mm.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The adults become active onwards from late afternoon and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from early June towards late August. Most observations during July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Artemisia campestris
The larva lives on Rumex, Rumex acetosella and Lotus corniculatus. Also Artemisia campestris is mentioned. Probably more host plants are involved.
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Habitat
It inhabits on downland, coastal shingle, sand dunes and other sandy habitats.
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