Pempelia genistella (Duponchel, 1836) Species
Last modified: Jan. 27, 2026, 5:53 p.m.
A new species for Belgium in 2020 in WV. Hitherto only a few observations are known.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Pempelia > Species: Pempelia genistella
- Vernacular names
- Gaspeldoornlichtmot (NL), Gorse Knot-horn (EN), La Phycide du Genêt (FR)
- First mention in Belgium
- Steeman C. & Sierens T. 2022. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2021 — Phegea 50(3): 96–106. On page 103. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 26–29 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Caterpillar
Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
The social living larvae feed on the needles of Ulex europaeus in which they spin a dense, conspicuous web structure. The adults come to light.
Flight periods
The adults are on the wing from mid-June towards mid-August.
Habitat
Heathland and dunes, mostly coastal.
