Gelechia rhombelliformis Staudinger, 1871 Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 8:02 p.m.
This rare species was discovered for the first time in Belgium during 2005 in two provinces. First in the Stamprooiersbroek at Kinrooi in LI were it was caught on 3 different dates, and 2 days later after the first record at Kontich in AN. Hitherto a very rare and local species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Gelechia > Species: Gelechia rhombelliformis
- Vernacular names
- Harpoenpalpmot (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. & Steeman C. 2006. Gelechia rhombelliformis and Homoeosoma sinuella, two new species for the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae, Pyralidae). — Phegea 34(4): 121–124. On page 121. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 18–19 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Only known that the larva is reddish in final instars, otherwise undescribed.
Bionomics
The larva feeds on the leaves of the food plant and lives between rolled leaves. Later on it pupates under the bark or in bark cracks.
The adults fly at night and later come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly from June till mid September, but most specimens have been observed in August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Populus nigra
- Host plant (genera):
- Populus
The larva feeds on Populus nigra and on other Populus species.
Habitat
It inhabits deciduous forests, mixed forests and parks with sufficient poplars.
