Euxoa nigricans (Linnaeus, 1761) Species
Last modified: May 7, 2024, 11:48 a.m.
A very rare and declining species, formerly much more widespread. Used to occur in domestic surroundings such as gardens, but has become very local.
Its main stronghold in Belgium seems to be central LI nowadays.
This species is considered Critically Endangered according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Agrotini > Genus: Euxoa > Subgenus: Euxoa > Species: Euxoa nigricans
- Vernacular names
- Rookkleurige worteluil (NL), Garden Dart (EN), Le Noir-Atre (FR), Schwarze Erdeule (DE)
- Synonyms
- Euxoa fumosa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 11 (as fumosa). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 28–39 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva hibernates.
Adults are attracted to light and sugar and later come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from mid-July till early September.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants
The larva feeds on a number of herbaceous plants.
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