Seq # 265510075

Caryocolum proxima (Haworth, 1828) Species

Last modified: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:48 a.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

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 10–12 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

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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