Seq # 490420010

Epischnia prodromella (Hübner, 1799) Species

Last modified: Feb. 14, 2020, 12:52 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


Observed on

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