Seq # 800130020

Earias roseifera Butler, 1881 Species

Last modified: Oct. 3, 2024, 8:35 p.m.


New species to Belgium in 2024 at VB.


Details

Classification
Family: Nolidae > Subfamily: Chloephorinae > Tribus: Sarrothripini > Genus: Earias > Species: Earias roseifera
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Status

Exotic

An East Asian species from Japan and Taiwan. It was first seen in Europe in Italy in 2018.
It is very likely that the species came to Europe as eggs or young caterpillars and were distributed via the plant trade.


Distribution


Flight periods

The adults fly in different generations a year and can be seen from April to September.


Observed on

The larvae feed on different species of Rhododendron.

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Habitat

Everywhere where Rhododendron stands is growing.

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