Epiblema cirsiana (Zeller, 1843) Species
Last modified: April 24, 2025, 9:53 a.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), L'Epliblémie du Cirse des marais (FR), Südlicher Distelwickler (DE)
- Status
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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
Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva bores in the stem where it pupates. The adults come to light.
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, Centauria nigra, Carduus and Arctium.
Habitat
It is generally assumed that this species is more associated with damp and shady places such as meadows, marshes, and moist and shady woodland and clearings.
