Seq # 490440010

Eurhodope cirrigerella (Zincken, 1818) Species

Last modified: Oct. 28, 2023, 2:16 p.m.


A very rare and local species in Belgium, not observed for a very long time.


Details

Classification
Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Eurhodope > Species: Eurhodope cirrigerella
Vernacular names
Knautiablondje (NL), Hairy Knot-horn (EN), La Phycide de Goater (FR)
First mention in Belgium
Fologne E., Sauveur J., Colbeau J. & Peteau A. 1861. Compte rendu d'une excursion entomologique faite aux environs de Dinant et de Rochefort au mois de juillet 1860. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 5: 12–32. On page 19. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 19–22 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

It has a quite different behaviour, when disturbed during the day, it flying off with a characteristic buzzing flight. The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly from June towards August.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Knautia and Scabiosa

The larva feeds on Scabiosa columbaria and on Knautia arvensis.

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