Seq # 115100293

Stigmella naturnella (Klimesch, 1936) Species

Last modified: Nov. 7, 2024, 5 p.m.


A new species in Belgium in 2017.


Details

Classification
Family: Nepticulidae > Genus: Stigmella > Species: Stigmella naturnella
Vernacular names
Zuidelijke berkenmineermot (NL)
Status

Native


Distribution


Mine

The first mines are found early, onwards from the end of May.

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Bionomics

One of the few Nepticulidae that hibernates as an adult, usually behind hanging bark (often found behind the bark of Platanus x hispanica).

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Flight periods

The adults fly at least two generations a year.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Betula pendula and Betula pubescens
Host plant (genera):
Betula

The larvae mines mainly Betula pendula, but Betula pubescens is also used.

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Habitat

Mainly dry forest, usually on sandy grounds, with low birches and storage in the undergrowth.

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