Seq # 265450090

Gelechia sestertiella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854 Species

Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 8:07 p.m.


First observation in Belgium in 2018 te Elsene (VB) and hitherto only known from 1 individual.


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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 13–14 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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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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