Gelechia sestertiella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854 Species
Last modified: Oct. 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.
The first observation was in Belgium in 2018 at Elsene (VB). Hitherto only known from a few individuals.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Gelechia > Species: Gelechia sestertiella
- Vernacular names
- Witpuntesdoornhaakpalpmot (NL), Weißpunkt-Ahornpalpenfalter (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2019. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2018 — Phegea 47(2): 53–63. On page 56. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–14 mm.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
The larva lives among slightly spun leaves on the host plant. The adults fly at night and are attracted to light.
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Flight periods
Adults are on the wing from late June towards late August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Acer campestre, Acer platanoides and Acer pseudoplatanus
The larva lives on Acer platanoides, Acer campestre and Acer pseudoplatanus.
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Habitat
It inhabits mixed deciduous forests, parks etc...
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