Seq # 265380005

Monochroa arundinetella (Boyd, 1857) Species

Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 6:31 p.m.


First observation for Belgium in 2018 in OV. Hitherto, it is still very rare and local.


Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anomologinae > Genus: Monochroa > Species: Monochroa arundinetella
Vernacular names
Lichte boegsprietmot (NL), Pond-sedge Miner, Sedge Neb (EN)
First mention in Belgium
De Groote D. 2020. Lichte boegsprietmot Monochroa arundinetella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) nieuw voor de Belgische fauna — Phegea 48(3): 62–64. On page 62. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 10–13 mm.

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larva makes a long and narrow gallery on the underside of the outermost leaves.
The adults become active from sunset onwards and fly freely over the host plants, later they come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly from late June towards late July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Carex acutiformis and Carex riparia

The latva feeds mainly on Carex riparia, but also observed on Carex rostrata and rarely on *Carex acutiformis.

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Habitat

It inhabits areas temporarily flooded in marshes and fens.

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