Sitochroa palealis (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Crambidae)

Forewing Length: 13-16mm;
Wingspan: 26-32mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? August - May May June - July
(Earliest: 20.8)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Daucus carota Flowers and Seeds

Heracleum sphondylium Flowers and Seeds
Food:
(Adult)

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Sitochroa palealis
Sitochroa palealis
Nature Spot: Sitochroa palealis
Lepiforum: Sitochroa palealis
Plant Parasites of Europe: Sitochroa palealis


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