Seq # 490450020

Euzophera fuliginosella (Heinemann, 1865) Species

Last modified: Oct. 29, 2023, 3:17 p.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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 15–20 mm.

Museum specimens

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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.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Betula

The larva lives on Betula.

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