Gelechia muscosella Zeller, 1839 Species
Last modified: Jan. 26, 2020, 9:50 a.m.
First observation for this species in Belgium was on 07 September 1991 at Schoten (AN). Nowadays (2019) 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)
- 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.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid June till early September. They rest during the day on the trunks of the food plants. They are frequently attracted to light.
