Gelechia muscosella Zeller, 1839 Species
Last modified: Jan. 9, 2023, 6 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)
- 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: 12–17 mm.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The larva feeds in catkins of the food plant, very occasionally between spun leaves.
The adults rest during the day on the trunks of the food plants. They are frequently attracted to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from mid June till early September.
