Seq # 265430040

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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 13–16 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


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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