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Ethmia dodecea (Haworth, 1828)

A local and rare species in Belgium, recently only observed in the coastal area and in the province of Namur.

The larva lives in a slight web on the leaves of Lithospermum officinale. Pupation in a white cocoon amongst detritus. The pupa hibernates.

The adults fly from May till August. The moths like to rest on their foodplants during the day. They come to light.


Belgium, West-Vlaanderen, Koksijde, 17 June 2005.
(Photo © Chris Steeman)

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