Seq # 170410025

Nemapogon falstriella (Bang-Haas, 1881) Species

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2024, 11:07 a.m.


New species to Belgium in 2024 at LI.


Details

Classification
Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Nemapogoninae > Genus: Nemapogon > Species: Nemapogon falstriella
Vernacular names
Zwart kroeskopje (NL)
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 9–12 mm. A small and dark species with contrasting black and yellowish-white forewings and yellowish-white head brush.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

Adults are active at night.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing during August.


Observed on

The food plants of this species are still unknown, but like other Nemapogon species, these are probably also tree fungi.

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