Aplota nigricans (Zeller, 1852) Species
Last modified: Oct. 28, 2025, 6:27 p.m.
A new species in Belgium in 2025.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Oecophoridae > Subfamily: Pleurotinae > Genus: Aplota > Species: Aplota nigricans
- Vernacular names
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- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan around 18 mm with plain brown forewings.
Museum specimens
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Bionomics
Adults are very shy and can be found resting on tree trunks and rocks during the day. They are active at sunset and come occasionally to light.
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Flight periods
Adults are on the wing from early June to mid-July.
Observed on
Little is known about the host plants, but it is generally assumed that their lifestyle is similar to their sister species, Aplota palpellus, which feeds on mosses and lichens.
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Habitat
It inhabits forest edges, orchards, open sunny areas, and south-facing slopes.
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