Drepana falcataria (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: May 16, 2024, 11:43 a.m.
A common species throughout Belgium.
This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Drepanidae > Subfamily: Drepaninae > Genus: Drepana > Species: Drepana falcataria
- Vernacular names
- Berkeneenstaart (NL), Pebble Hook-tip (EN), La Faucille (FR), Heller Sichelflügler (DE)
- Synonyms
- Drepana sicula (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) and Drepana falcula (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1837. Catalogue des Lépidoptères ou Papillons de la Belgique, précédé du tableau des Libellulines de ce pays. — — : 1–29. On page 26 (as Platypteryx Falcula). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Bionomics
Hibernates as pupa in a cocoon between leaves. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations per year from mid-April till mid-June and again from early July till early September. Sometimes a third and partial generation occurs.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Betula pendula, Betula verrucosa, Betula nana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus incana and Quercus robur
- Host plant (genera):
- Betula and Salix
The larva lives mainly on Betula, but has also been found on Alnus glutinosa.
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