Ecliptopera capitata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1839) Species
Last modified: May 14, 2021, 8:10 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Cidariini > Genus: Ecliptopera > Species: Ecliptopera capitata
- Vernacular names
- Springzaadspanner (NL), La Cidarie de la Balsamine, la Cidarie à tête jaune (FR), Gelbköpfiger Springkraut-Blattspanner (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Corbeau L. 1904. Extrait du procès-verbal de la séance mensuelle du 10 juillet 1904. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 4: 37–38. On page 37.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Flight periods
They fly from late May towards late August in two generations a year, the second is partial. Easily disturbed by day from the vegetation. They are sometimes active during the day during rainy and overcast weather. They come to light.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Impatiens noli-tangere
The larva is monophagous and can be found on Impatiens noli-tangere. Hibernates as pupa.
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