Eupoecilia sanguisorbana (Herrich-Schäffer, [1856]) Species
Last modified: Oct. 14, 2025, 2:37 p.m.
A very rare and recent (2018) species in Belgium. Hitherto only known from LG.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Eupoecilia > Species: Eupoecilia sanguisorbana
- Vernacular names
- Pimpernelsmalsnuitje (NL), Wiesenknopfwickler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Meert R. 2021. Eupoecilia sanguisorbana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) new to the Belgian fauna — Phegea 49(1): 2–5. On page 2. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13-15 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larvae bore in the flowerheads when they come into fruit. The adults come sparsely to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from June to August and a partial second generation occurs from August towards September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Sanguisorba officinalis
The monophagous larva lives on Sanguisorba officinalis.
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Habitat
It inhabits damp river valleys, swamps, wet meadows.
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