Aglossa (genus)
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Fat borer ( Aglossa pinguinalis ) |
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The genus Aglossa is a genus of butterflies from the family of the borer (Pyralidae). In Europe there are up to eight species, in German-speaking countries there are two.
features
The species of the genus Aglossa reach a wingspan of up to 42 millimeters. The forewings are usually more than twice as long as they are wide. Most species have two transverse lines that are curved and jagged. In many species, one or both transverse lines stand out little in terms of color from the basic color. The wires M2 and M3 are separated from each other. The hind wings are usually noticeably lighter. The outer transverse line is only weakly developed or completely extinguished on the hind wings. The tongue is greatly reduced, hence the name Aglossa. The labial palps are short and thick, the maxillary palps short and thin. The antennae of the males are more or less long and double ciliate, rarely pectinate, the antennae of the females, however, are simple and thread-shaped.
Distribution and occurrence
The main focus of the distribution of the genus lies in southern Europe, Asia and North Africa. Some species have now been introduced almost worldwide. They prefer dry and warm locations, often close to people ( synanthropic ).
Way of life
The moths are mostly nocturnal. The caterpillars live in spine tubes and feed on plant and animal remains, waste, food and excrement. One species lives as a caterpillar in the nests of ants ( myrmecophil ). The development cycle of many species is poorly known.
Systematics
In the more recent works by Patrice Leraut and František Slamka, the genus is divided into two sub-genera: the nominate sub-genus Aglossa (Aglossa) and Aglossa (Agriope) Ragonot, 1894. The Fauna Europaea does not list this sub-genus, however. More recent synonyms are Euclita Hübner, 1825, Oryctocera Ragonot, 1891 and Crocalia Ragonot, 1892. 8 species have been recorded in Europe and 25 species worldwide:
- Aglossa aglossalis Ragonot , 1892
- Aglossa asiatica Verschoff , 1872 (with two subspecies)
- Aglossa aurocupralis Ragonot , 1891
- Aglossa exsucealis Lederer , 1863
- Aglossa gracilalis Rebel , 1914
- Aglossa oculalis Hampson , 1906
- Aglossa phaealis Hampson , 1906
- Fat borer ( Aglossa pinguinalis ( Linnaeus , 1758))
- Aglossa rhodalis Hampson , 1906
- Aglossa rubralis Hampson , 1900
- Aglossa steralis C. Felder, R. Felder & Rogenhofer in C. Felder, R. Felder & Rogenhofer , 1875
- Aglossa suppunctalis Joannis , 1927
- Aglossa tanya Corbet & Tams , 1943
- Aglossa tinealis Leraut , 2007
In the subgenus Agriope are placed:
- Aglossa brabantii Ragonot , 1884
- Aglossa caprealis ( Huebner , 1809)
- Aglossa capsalis ( Chrétien , 1911)
- Aglossa dimidiata ( Haworth , 1801)
- Aglossa obliteralis Turati , 1930
- Aglossa ocellalis Lederer , 1863
- Aglossa pulverealis Hampson , 1900
- Aglossa rabatalis ( Joannis , 1923)
- Aglossa signicostalis Staudinger , 1870 (with two subspecies)
- Aglossa subpurpuralis ( Chrétien , 1915)
- Aglossa thamii Leraut , 2003
The Fauna Europaea lists two other species of the genus ( Aglossa fuliginosa Zerny , 1914 and Aglossa oranalis Zerny , 1914), which GlobIZ and Patrice Leraut consider to be younger synonyms.
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Individual evidence
- ^ Aglossa at Fauna Europaea. Retrieved February 10, 2010
- ↑ according to GlobiZ ( Memento from May 23, 2009 in the Internet Archive )
literature
- Patrice Leraut: Contribution à l´étude des Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae, Crambidae). Revue française d'entomologie, Nouvelle Serie., 25 (3): 123–142, Paris 2003 ISSN 0375-0868
- František Slamka: Pyraloidea of Europe / Pyraloidea Europa (Lepidoptera) Volume 1 Pyralinae, Galleriinae, Epipaschiinae, Cathariinae & Odontiinae. 138 pp., Bratislava 2006, ISBN 80-969052-3-6
