Endothenia lapideana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851) Species
Last modified: Nov. 23, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Only discovered in Belgium in 2018 but believed to be present since several years according to pupae found in older stems of Digitalis lutea. So far fairly common in the Calestienne area wherever the larval food plants grow.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Endotheniini > Genus: Endothenia > Species: Endothenia lapideana
- Vernacular names
- Vingerhoedskruidbladroller (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Meert R. 2018b. Endothenia lapideana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) nieuw voor België — Phegea 46(4): 122–125. On page 122. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 16–18 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Pupation takes place inside the stem of the host plant.
Bionomics
The yellowish white larva feeds in the stems and roots of its host plant. The adults are not atracted to light.
Flight periods
The adults are on the wing during May and June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Digitalis lutea and Digitalis grandiflora
Mainly occurring on Digitalis lutea, also on Digitalis grandiflora, but this plant is very rare in Belgium.
