Gelechia muscosella Zeller, 1839 Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
First observation for this species in Belgium was on 07 September 1991 at Schoten (AN). Nowadays (2022) an uncommon species, more frequently observed in the northern part of Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Gelechia > Species: Gelechia muscosella
- Vernacular names
- Donkere haakpalpmot (NL), Grey Sallow Groundling, Dusky Willow Gelechia (EN), Dunkle Weiden-Palpenmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2001. Gelechia muscosella, een nieuwe soort voor de Belgische fauna (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). — Phegea 29(1): 1–3. On page 1. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 15–17 mm.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva feeds in catkins of the food plant eating the interior. Pupation on the ground.
The adults rest during the day on the trunks of the food plants. The adults are frequently attracted to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from late May towards mid-August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Salix caprea
The larva feeds on Salix caprea, preferring larger trees.
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Habitat
It inhabits mixed woods, wasteland, margins of lakes and pond, boggy places, fens and marshes etc...
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