Gelechia cuneatella Douglas, 1852 Species
Last modified: Jan. 15, 2023, 10:56 a.m.
New to Belgium in 2022 in LG.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gelechiini > Genus: Gelechia > Species: Gelechia cuneatella
- Vernacular names
- Long-winged Groundling (EN)
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
Little is written about the early stages. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing in one generation from early September towards early October.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Salix alba, Salix caprea and Salix fragilis
- Host plant (genera):
- Salix
The monophagous larvae feed on different Salix species like Salix alba, Salix caprea, Salix x fragilis etc...
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Habitat
The favoured habitats are river banks and marshes.
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