Xestia xanthographa
Seq # 2065020075

Aproaerema polychromella (Rebel, 1902) Species

Last modified: July 1, 2025, 2:59 p.m.

A new species to Belgium in WV in 2025.

Details

Classification
Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anacampsinae > Tribus: Anacampsini > Genus: Aproaerema > Species: Aproaerema polychromella
Vernacular names
Zwerfbandpalpmot (NL), Pretty White-barred (EN)
Status

Migrant

A very rare immigrant from southern Europe.

Distribution

Imago

Wingspan 7–10 mm. A distinct, very small species with a buff forewing base and broad white fascia.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larvae feed between spun leaves and later pupate there in a black pupa.
Adult moths fly both during the day and at night and come to light.

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Flight periods

A southern species that is usually observed with influxes and can be observed almost all year round. The Belgian specimen was seen in June.

Observed on

The larva feeds on Fabaceae.

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Contact
Statistics
Flemish Entomological Society

jurate.deprins@gmail.com
    Species presence
  • 1812 West-Vlaanderen
  • 1799 Oost-Vlaanderen
  • 1972 Antwerpen
  • 1927 Limburg
  • 267 Vlaams Brabant
  • 1913 Brabant
  • 70 Brabant Wallon
  • 1694 Hainaut
  • 2226 Namur
  • 2149 Liège
  • 2229 Luxembourg