Seq # 490420010

Epischnia prodromella (Hübner, 1799) Species

Last modified: Oct. 28, 2023, 2:03 p.m.


A very rare and local species in Belgium, not seen for a very long time.


Details

Classification
Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Epischnia > Species: Epischnia prodromella
Vernacular names
Monniksvleugeltje (NL)
Synonyms
Epischnia umbraticella (Duponchel, 1836)
First mention in Belgium
Fologne E., Sauveur J., Colbeau J. & Peteau A. 1861. Compte rendu d'une excursion entomologique faite aux environs de Dinant et de Rochefort au mois de juillet 1860. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 12–32. On page 21. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Bionomics

The larva hibernates. Adults come to light.

No pictures yet!

Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from June towards September.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Knautia arvensis, Centaurea jacea and Centaurea nigra

The larva lives on different species of Centaurea and perhaps also on Knautia and Dipsacus.

No pictures yet!