Chrysodeixis chalcites (Esper, 1789) Species
Last modified: June 4, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
A not-so-common migrant or imported species has been observed throughout Belgium. Numbers vary much over the years.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Plusiinae > Tribus: Argyrogrammatini > Genus: Chrysodeixis > Species: Chrysodeixis chalcites
- Vernacular names
- Turkse uil (NL), Golden Twin-spot (EN), La Plusie chalcite (FR), Kupfer-Goldeule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Van Daele E. & Pelerents C. 1965. Beschouwingen over trekkende nachtvlinders in het samenvloeiingsgebied van Schelde en Leie. — Biologisch Jaarboek Dodonaea 33: 220–233. On page 229.
- Status
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Migrant
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 33–44 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The adulta are active during the day and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been observed from June till November.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Lycopersicon esculentum and Echium vulgare
- Host plant (genera):
- Chrysanthemum
- Substrates:
- Cultivated crops
The larva lives on a variety of plants like: Echium vulgare and Chrysanthemum, also on cultivated crops like tomato.
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