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Calybites phasianipennella (Hübner, 1813)

A not so common species in Belgium, only recorded from a few provinces but probably overlooked elsewhere.

The larvae feed on Polygonum, Rumex and Lysimachia. Pupation under a silk membrane in a conical roll at the edge of a leaf.

The adults hibernate. They fly from August till early June. They come to light.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Kontich, 22 August 2003.
(Photo © Leo Janssen)

Comments to Willy De Prins or Chris Steeman
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