Chionodes tragicella (Heyden, 1865) Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 5:11 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
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 18–22 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives in a silken tube under scales of bark of mature Larix decidua where it feeds on the needles.
It hibernates as a full-grown larva under the bark.
The adults fly freely during the early morning and later come to light.
No pictures yet!
Flight periods
The adults fly from mid May till July.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Larix
The larva lives in the bark of mature Larix decidua.
No pictures yet!
