Euchromius ocellea (Haworth, 1811) Species
Last modified: Dec. 7, 2024, 12:55 p.m.
A very scarce vagrant and is possibly also imported with grain products. During September and October 2024, there was an influx in several provinces.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Crambinae > Tribus: Crambini > Genus: Euchromius > Species: Euchromius ocellea
- Vernacular names
- Tandmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- Vermandel E. 1986. Trekvlinders in 1985, tweede jaarverslag (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 14: 39–48. On page 43 (as Euchromius ocelleus (Haworth)). view page
- Status
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Migrant
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 16–27 mm. The moth has a distinct row of white-edged black spots along the outer edge of the forewing.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The caterpillars eat the roots and pupate on them.
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Flight periods
Most observations on the continent are from spring and autumn.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Zea mays
The larva feeds on dry vegetable matter, dried goods, cereals and grain products. Also in the roots of Zea mays and Sorghum bicolor.
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