Depressaria libanotidella Schläger, 1849 Species
Last modified: Nov. 29, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
A very rare and local species, recorded for the first time in Belgium in 2016.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Depressariinae > Genus: Depressaria > Species: Depressaria libanotidella
- Vernacular names
- Hertswortelplatlijfje (NL), Heilwurz-Plattleibfalter (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2018. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2017 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 46(2): 31–47. On page 34. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Caterpillar
Dark green or greyish green: head capsule and prothoracic segment black.
Cocoon/pupa
A loose silken cocoon; pupa brown.
Bionomics
The caterpillars live, often gregariously, in the flower heads or between leaves spun together. Where the species occurs, it can sometimes be very common.
Pupation in a loose silken cocoon in the soil or amongst detritus.
The species hibernate in the adult stage. The adults are rarely seen, they are active at night and occasionally come to light.
Flight periods
One generation a year from August and after hibernation in March–May.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Seseli libanotis and Laserpitium latifolium
Monophagous on Seseli libanotis, though the species has rarely been observed on Laserpitium latifolium also.
Habitat
Ruderal places, sandy areas, road sides.
