Seq # 361680030

Eupoecilia sanguisorbana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856) Species

Last modified: Nov. 14, 2023, 5:21 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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 13-15 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Caterpillar


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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