Lepidotarphius perornatella (Walker, 1864) Species
Last modified: June 29, 2023, 7:04 p.m.
This Asian species was first recorded in Belgium in 2011 in OV.
At the time, these were adventive specimens that were found in a shop where the foodplant was for sale. It has since then been shown that this species can reproduce in gardens with ponds where the foodplant is present.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Glyphipterigidae > Subfamily: Glyphipteriginae > Genus: Lepidotarphius > Species: Lepidotarphius perornatella
- Vernacular names
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- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. & Steeman C. 2011. Interessante waarnemingen van Lepidoptera in België in 2010 (Lepidoptera). — Phegea 39(4): 121–136. On page 128. view page
- Status
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Naturalised
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Cocoon/pupa
Bionomics
When disturbed, both sexes show a conspicuous rapid waving with the hind legs. This very obvious behaviour can continue for 5 or more minutes.
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Flight periods
The diurnal moths are on the wing from late May towards September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Acorus calamus
The larva lives only on Acorus calamus.
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Habitat
Ponds, swamps where the foodplant occurs, even in small quantities.
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