Seq # 490580008

Pempelia genistella (Duponchel, 1836) Species

Last modified: April 19, 2024, 5:46 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)
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 26–29 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Caterpillar


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.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from mid-June towards mid-August.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Genista and Ulex

The larva feed on Genista and Ulex europaeus.

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Habitat

Heathland and dunes, mostly coastal.

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