Chionodes tragicella (Heyden, 1865) Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 7:55 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, hitherto only known from AN and LI.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Chionodes > Species: Chionodes tragicella
- Vernacular names
- Mistpalpmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2006a. Chionodes tragicella, a new species for the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). — Phegea 34(1): 1–2. On page 1. view page
- Status
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Native
First observation in Belgium in 2004 at Schoten (AN).
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 19–21 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives in a silken tube under scales of bark on the host plant where it feeds on the needles. It hibernates in a rather strong cocoon as a full-grown larva under the bark, it pupates later in spring.
The adults fly freely during the early morning and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid-May till late June.
Habitat
It inhabits woods or plantations with Larix.
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