Delplanqueia inscriptella (Duponchel, 1837) Species
Last modified: July 13, 2024, 7:51 a.m.
First observation for Belgium in 2016 (NA). Hitherto a very rare and very local species in the Calestienne and Gaume region.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Delplanqueia > Species: Delplanqueia inscriptella
- Vernacular names
- Grote tijmlichtmot (NL), Brown Powdered Knot-horn (EN), Großer Thymian-Schmalzünsler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Slootmaekers D., Snyers C. & Wullaert S. 2018. Ephestia welseriella and Delplanqueia inscriptella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae, Phycitinae), new to the Belgian fauna. — Phegea 46(3): 91–93. On page 91 (as Delplanqueia inscriptella (Duponchel, 1837)). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 18–26 mm. It is very similar in outward appearance to D. dilutella although apparently it is more variable and is described as being browner and tends to lack the white sub-basal fascia but determination by genitalia examination (gen. det.) is required to confirm identification.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Size and shape of the single cornutus of the male which is, essentially, long and thin.
Bionomics
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from June towards late August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Thymus serpyllum and Thymus drucei
- Host plant (genera):
- Polygala and Thymus
The larvae feed on Thymus.
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Habitat
It inhabits calcareous soils.
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