Seq # 490370020

Delplanqueia inscriptella (Duponchel, 1837) Species

Last modified: Dec. 7, 2023, 5:16 p.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. view page
Status

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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Specimens in nature


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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