Epinotia thapsiana Zeller (1847) Species
Last modified: Dec. 8, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
First observation for Belgium in 2015 in NA, second observation in 2020 in AN. Hitherto a very rare and local species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Eucosmini > Genus: Epinotia > Species: Epinotia thapsiana
- Vernacular names
- Gehoekte oogbladroller (NL)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13–16 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Dirty white colored with transverse reddish stripes on the segments, head yellow to pale brown, protharacic shield concolorous with head, dark edged.
Bionomics
The larvae live in spins in the inflorescence, stems and seeds of the host plant. The adults come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly in two generations a year onwards from late May towards September.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Ferula, Thapsia, Foeniculum, Laserpitium and Heracleum
- Substrates:
- Herbaceous plants
The caterpillars live exclusively in the fruits of tall umbelliferous plants. Polyphagous on species of the umbelliferous family (Apiaceae) like Thapsia, Foeniculum vulgare, Heracleum platytaenium, Ferula communis and Laserpitium.
Habitat
It inhabits open places, woodland edges, roadside verges, rough ground and uncultivated ground.
