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Borkhausenia minutella (Linnaeus, 1758)

A widespread but rarely observed species in Belgium.

The larva lives on different seeds and dry vegetable matter. It hibernates.

The adults fly in May and June. They come to light.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Mortsel, 08 June 2004.
(Photo © Leo Janssen)
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