Caryocolum proxima (Haworth, 1828) Species
Last modified: July 13, 2024, 6:11 p.m.
New to Belgium in 2022 in WV.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Caryocolum > Species: Caryocolum proxima
- Vernacular names
- Grijze kustmot (NL), Meadow Groundling (EN), Mieren-Palpenmotte (DE)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 10–12 mm.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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The larvae feed on spun shoots, flowers and seed capsules on the host plant. They pupate in a cocoon on the ground.
The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults have been seen from late June towards late September.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Stellaria media and Cerastium fontanum
The larva feeds mainly on Stellaria media and Cerastium fontanum.
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Habitat
It inhabits lawns in garden and parks, forest glades etc...
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