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Glyphipterix thrasonella (Scopoli, 1763)

A not so common and local species in Belgium, it can be quite common in its habitat.

The larva lives in the stem of different species of Juncus.

The adults fly from May till August. They are mainly active during daytime.


Belgium, Limburg, Kinrooi, 29 May 2004.
(Photo © Maarten Jacobs)
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