Hydriris ornatalis (Duponchel, 1832) Species
Last modified: Sept. 7, 2023, 6:10 p.m.
A new species for Belgium in 2020 in AN.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Hydririni > Genus: Hydriris > Species: Hydriris ornatalis
- Vernacular names
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- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins G. 2021. Hydriris ornatalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) nieuw voor de Belgische fauna — Phegea 49(1): 47–48. On page 47. view page
- Status
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Migrant
A very rare migrant, mainly known from coastal areas in Southern Europe. In Central Europe only known from Switzerland, Austria and now in 2020 in Belgium.
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Flight periods
The only observation in Belgium was in mid-August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Convolvulus arvensis
- Host plant (genera):
- Ipomoea
The larva feeds on Convolvulaceae like Convolvulus arvensis, also on Ipomoea aquatica and Ipomoea batata.
No pictures yet!
