Cochylis flaviciliana (Westwood, 1854) Species
Last modified: Jan. 30, 2024, 6:19 p.m.
A very rare species in the southern part of Belgium, not seen for a very long time.
Can be confused with Cochylis roseana.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Cochylis > Species: Cochylis flaviciliana
- Vernacular names
- Regenboogbladroller (NL), Gold-fringed Conch (EN), Witwenblumen-Wickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 1998. Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Studiedocumenten Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen 92: 1–236. On page 87.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 11–16 mm. There is some variation in the intensity of the pink colouration of the forewing, but it is quite a distinctive moth.
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Specimens in nature
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The caterpillar is dirty green to reddish brown, the head and neck shield are brown.
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Bionomics
The larvae live in the flower heads from August till late October. Hibernation and pupation in a cocoon among litter. The adults become active in the evening and later come to light.
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Flight periods
Adults are on the wing from late June into August
Habitat
It inhabits chalky grassland and similar habitats where the foodplant abounds.
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