Psyche casta (Pallas 1767) (Family Psychidae)


Larva in Case

Forewing Length: 6-7mm;
Wingspan: 12-15mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
July - August
(4-5 Weeks)
August - May
(Earliest: 1.5)
June June - July

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Lichens

Poaceae
Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Psyche casta
Psyche casta
Nature Spot: Psyche casta
Lepiforum: Psyche casta


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