Euzophera fuliginosella (Heinemann, 1865) Species
Last modified: April 28, 2024, 9:26 a.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, most recordings in the south.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Euzophera > Species: Euzophera fuliginosella
- Vernacular names
- Witbandberkenlichtmot (NL), Phycide fuligineuse (FR)
- First mention in Belgium
- Janmoulle E. 1946b. Microlépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge. — Lambillionea 46: 121–123. On page 121.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 15–20 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
Bionomics
The larva lives from September to May in curled, withered leaves on the food plant. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in June and July.
