Gelechia cuneatella Douglas, 1852 Species
Last modified: Feb. 26, 2024, 7:56 p.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
Wingspan 15–18 mm.
Museum specimens
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Caterpillar
Larva undescribed.
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Bionomics
Little is written about the early stages. The larvae live in spun leaves. During the day it usually rests on the trunk of larger willows. The adults come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults are on the wing in one generation from early August 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. Other small-leaved Salix species are assumed to be hosts as adults are often found in habitats with such trees. Also found on Salix x fragilis.
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Habitat
The favoured habitats are moist woods, edges of lakes, parks, river banks and marshes etc...
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