Seq # 265385040

Oxypteryx unicolorella (Duponchel, 1843) Species

Last modified: Dec. 2, 2024, 3:05 p.m.


A very rare but well distributed species in Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anomologinae > Genus: Oxypteryx > Species: Oxypteryx unicolorella
Vernacular names
Purpertandboegsprietmot (NL), Unmarked Neb, Bronze Neb (EN)
First mention in Belgium
De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 136.
Status

Native


Distribution

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Imago

Wingspan 10–12 mm.

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Specimens in nature


Genitalia


Caterpillar

Larva undescribed.

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Bionomics

Bionomics is not sufficiently known, perhaps in the stems on the host plant, but this is still speculation.
The adults are active during the day in sunshine and at dusk and later come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults usually fly from mid-May towards mid-August.


Observed on

Substrates:
Unknown

Host plants are still unknown. In the literature is stated to have been found in roots of Plantago maritima, but this is apparently based on a misidentified specimen. Also mentioned is Hypericum perforatum, this is more probable, because moths are captured while flying around stands of this plant, but for the moment this is still speculation!

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Habitat

It inhabits open landscapes, rough ground

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