Chrysoclista linneella (Clerck, 1759) Species
Last modified: Dec. 2, 2024, 5:34 p.m.
A very local and rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Elachistidae > Subfamily: Parametriotinae > Genus: Chrysoclista > Species: Chrysoclista linneella
- Vernacular names
- Klinknagelmot (NL), Lime Cosmet (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 149 (as E.[lachista] linnacella [sic]. Clerck). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
The wingspan is about 12 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Yellowish white, head brown.
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Bionomics
The larva lives under the bark of its food plant, causing tunnels. Sometimes, bright brown frass can be seen in the cracks of the bark, indicating the presence of a larva.
The species hibernates in the larval stage. The larva pupates under the bark of the food plant during late spring.
The adults rest during the daytime on the tree trunks. At night they come to light.
Flight periods
One generation a year from June till the end of August.
Habitat
Places where old Tilia trees grow.
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