Chionodes fumatella (Douglas, 1850) Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
First observation for Belgium in 1997 in LX. Hitherto a very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Chionodes > Species: Chionodes fumatella
- Vernacular names
- Witschubbige palpmot (NL), Downland Groundling, Smoky Groundling (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Valenne Y. 2000. Trois nouveaux Gelechiidae pour la faune belge (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). — Phegea 28(1): 11–12. On page 11. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–16 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives in spun tubes covered with sand among mosses.
The adults become active in late afternoon and come later to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been observed from mid-July towards late August.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Mosses
The larva feeds presumably on mosses like Brachythecium albicans.
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Habitat
It inhabits dry sandy places like sand dunes, heaths, but also in woods, parks and gardens.
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