Epilecta linogrisea (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species
Last modified: Feb. 24, 2020, 8:43 p.m.
This very rare species has not been seen in the southern part of Belgium for a very long time. More than likely extinct.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Noctuini > Genus: Epilecta > Species: Epilecta linogrisea
- Vernacular names
- Schijnhuismoeder (NL), La Noctuelle gris-de-lin (FR), Silbergraue Bandeule (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 10. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults fly from mid June towards late September. They are active at night and later come to light.
