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Dichomeris derasella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Rarely observed in Belgium, only known from 4 provinces, mainly situated in the south.

The larva lives on Cerasus, Crataegus, Malus sylvestris and Rubus. 

The adults fly from mid April to the end of May. They come to light.


Belgium, Namur, Lavaux-St.-Anne, 20 April 2003.
(Photo © Chris Steeman)
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