Seq # 362630005

Epiblema cirsiana (Zeller, 1843) Species

Last modified: Nov. 26, 2023, 2:31 p.m.


A very rare species in Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Epiblema > Species: Epiblema cirsiana
Vernacular names
Zuidelijke distelzadelmot (NL), Knapweed Bell (EN), Südlicher Distelwickler (DE)
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 12–23 mm. This species should be checked for genitalia for proper ID.
Very similar to Epiblema scutulana and Epiblema sticticana. Distinguished from male Epiblema scutulana by the absence of a large white apico-tornal patch and by the dark fuscous hindwing.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Genitalia


Bionomics

The larva bores in the stem where it pupates. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults have been seen from late April towards late August.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Cirsium palustre and Centaurea nigra
Host plant (genera):
Carduus and Arctium

The larva lives on Cirsium palustre, Carduus, Centaurea nigra and Arctium.

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Habitat

Inhabits such places as damp sheltered meadows and woodland rides and clearings.

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