Borkhausenia nefrax Hodges, 1974 Species
Last modified: Dec. 28, 2023, 4:32 p.m.
A new species to Belgium in 2021 in OV.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Oecophoridae > Subfamily: Oecophorinae > Genus: Borkhausenia > Species: Borkhausenia nefrax
- Vernacular names
- Satijnvleugelsikkelmot (NL)
- Status
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Invasive
The area of origin of this species is not yet known with certainty, first observed in North America in 1959, mainly in the west. First seen in Poland in 1961.
Distribution
Imago
For a correct identification by sight, the ground color of the the hindwings is decisive. These are whitish with a little silver to even bluish reflections.
Flew-off individuals are best identified by genitalia.
Museum specimens
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Genitalia
Bionomics
The species comes to light and is also found indoors.
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Flight periods
The species can be seen whole year.
Observed on
- Substrates:
- Decaying vegetable matter and Fungi
The caterpillar feeds on decomposing organic matter, dead leaves and fungi of the genus Polyporus.
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Habitat
Urban environments.
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