Cosmia affinis (Linnaeus, 1767) Species
Last modified: June 4, 2024, 12:07 p.m.
A widespread but rare species in Belgium, more observed in the northern part.
Populations have declined because of the Dutch elm disease.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Cosmia > Subgenus: Ulmia > Species: Cosmia affinis
- Vernacular names
- Donkere iepenuil (NL), Lesser-spotted Pinion (EN), La Cosmie Baie (FR), Rotbraune Ulmeneule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 13.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 28–35 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The adults come to light and sugar.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late June till September in one generation.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Ulmus procera and Ulmus glabra
The larva lives on Ulmus procera and Ulmus glabra.
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