Endromis versicolora (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: April 9, 2021, 10:23 a.m.
A rare and local species in Belgium. It was formerly more widespread and is now declining slowly. Most observations are now from the Kempen and the south of the country.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Endromidae > Genus: Endromis > Species: Endromis versicolora
- Vernacular names
- Gevlamde vlinder (NL), Kentish Glory (EN), Le Versicolore (FR), Birkenspinner (DE)
- 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.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Flight periods
The adults fly from mid March till early May, but most specimens were seen during end of March till early April. The males are active during daytime and at dusk. Both sexes come to light, but males infrequently.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Alnus glutinosa
- Host plant (genera):
- Betula
The larva feeds mainly Betula and Alnus glutinosa, also on other deciduous trees. The caterpillars remain together until they are about half-grown. Hibernates as pupa in a loose cocoon on the ground.
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