Grammodes stolida
Gram Modes stolida
Gram Modes stolida (syn. Prodotis stolida ), sometimes referred to as Tölpeleule, is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of cutworms ( Noctuidae ). The name of the species is derived because of the sometimes awkward appearing flying style of the moths from the Latin stolidus = tölpelhaft from.
- 4.1 Notes and references
- 4.2 Literature
Features
Butterfly
The wingspan of the butterfly is 30 to 36 millimeters. Specific type is the dark brown center field on the top of the front wing, which is shared by a straight, whitish transverse fascia. To the outside there is a narrow, slightly curved whitish fascia that bends at a right angle to the leading edge, in the middle of a tooth-like indentation shows and is applied yellowish outwardly limited. The skirt portion is gray-brown to dark brown. In addition to the Apex a short white line is visible. The upper side of the hind wings is dark brown. Through the middle runs a whitish transverse band. Close to Tornus there is a whitish spot. The fringes shimmering silky white and are interrupted by a short dark region which is the whitish spot over. The proboscis is well trained.
Caterpillar
Adults caterpillars have a reddish-yellow color, which is brightened along the spiracles and at the top. The body is provided with fine black longitudinal bars and large white, black rimmed back warts. Back and side back lines are dark gray. The first two abdominal pairs of legs are shortened.
Similar Species
Gram Modes bifasciata differs primarily by the size ( wingspan 40-48 mm) and very straight bandage on the outer edge of the central panel on the top of the front wings.
Distribution and habitat
The species is in Southern Europe along the Mediterranean, in Africa, to find the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. Sometimes it has been demonstrated as a migrant butterfly or Irrgast in Germany, Denmark, England, Finland and Switzerland. It is mainly found in maquis scrub formations and Ödländereien.
Way of life
Gram Modes stolida forms two generations a year from May to June and August to September. During the day, the moths fly at times in the sunshine and visit at night artificial light sources, and also like bait. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of Paliurus, Rubus, oak (Quercus ) and Gerber shrubs species ( Coriaria ). The species overwinters as a pupa.