Photedes extrema (Hübner, 1809) Species
Last modified: Nov. 6, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
A local and rare species throughout Belgium, most frequently observed in the northern provinces.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Apameini > Genus: Photedes > Species: Photedes extrema
- Vernacular names
- Vale duinrietboorder (NL), Concolorous (EN), La Nonagrie fauve (FR), Weißgraue Sumpfgraseule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lempke B. J. 1965. Catalogus der Nederlandse Macrolepidoptera (Twaalfde supplement). — Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 108: 241–323, pls 11–15. On page 289 (as Photedes extrema Hübner). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 23–28 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
Hibernates as a part-grown larva in a stem of the food plant, near the base. Pupates in a tough cocoon among leaves at the base of the plant.
The adults are active from dusk onwards and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid-May till mid-July in one generation.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Calamagrostis
The larva lives in the stems of Calamagrostis spp.
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