Reisseronia tarnierella (Bruand, 1851) Species
Last modified: Jan. 1, 2024, 4:45 p.m.
Discovered new to Belgium in 2021 in LG.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Psychidae > Subfamily: Epichnopteriginae > Tribus: Epichnopterigini > Genus: Reisseronia > Species: Reisseronia tarnierella
- Vernacular names
- Dwergzakdrager (NL)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
The species can only be determined on the basis of the genitals. Females are wingless and have no antennae.
It can be confused with Epichnopterix plumella, but the latter is slightly larger.
Museum specimens
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No pictures yet!Genitalia
Caterpillar
Larvae can be found from July-August towards following spring. They live in rather block-shaped bags, approx. 6-8 mm, consisting of grass and fine plant parts.
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Flight periods
The males fly from April towards early June.
