Eucosma balatonana (Osthelder, 1937) Species
Last modified: Dec. 20, 2023, 1:37 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Eucosma > Species: Eucosma balatonana
- Vernacular names
- Bitterkruidknoopvlekje (NL), Bitterkraut-Wickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2018. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2017 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 46(2): 31–47. On page 46. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 20–24 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
The larvae live in the flower heads and later pupate in a cocoon on the ground.
The adults come sparsely to light.
Flight periods
The adults have been seen from early May towards mid-June.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Picris hieracioides and Crepis biennis
The larva lives on Picris and Crepis.
Habitat
It inhabits open fields, uncultivated ground, wasteland and herb-rich grasslands.
