Seq # 700920050

Eublemma purpurina (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Species

Last modified: March 21, 2024, 5:54 p.m.


A scarce migrant in Belgium, but more and more observations have been made since the first specimen in 2014 in AN.
The first larvae were found in 2021, so the species appears to be establishing itself here and the population is replenished annually by migrants.


Details

Classification
Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Boletobiinae > Genus: Eublemma > Species: Eublemma purpurina
Vernacular names
Prachtpurperuiltje (NL), Beautiful Marbled (EN), La Noctuelle purpurine (FR), Purpur-Zwergeulchen (DE)
First mention in Belgium
De Prins W., Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2015. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2014 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 43(4): 98–103. On page 99. view page
Status

Naturalised

A very rare migrant, having been noticed in Belgium for the very first time in 2014. In 2018 more than 50 individuals were already known from Belgium.


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 17-29 mm. An attractive and colored species that possesses a strong crossline within the purple distal half of the wing.

Museum specimens


Specimens in nature


Flight periods

The adults can be seen from early May towards late October in generally two generations a year.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Cirsium vulgare and Cirsium arvense
Host plant (genera):
Cirsium and Carduus

The larva feeds on Cirsium and Carduus.

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Habitat

The species inhabit open dry grassland.

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