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Diplodoma laichartingella (Goeze, 1783)

A rather rare species in Belgium, but as with other Psychidae probably underrecorded.

The larva feeds on lichens, dead insects, decayed leaves and other detritus. It builds a case covered with fragments of plants, insects, small stones and other diverse material. It is attached to a solid surface.

Both sexes have fully developed wings and fly during May and June.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Mol, 14 September 2011.
(Photo © Carina Van Steenwinkel)

 
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