It is found in almost all of Europe, except the south-east. In southern Europe, it is mainly found in mountainous areas up to altitudes of about 2,600 meters.
Wingspan c. 11-16mm. Very similar to P. leuwenhoekella, this species is said to have a more obliquely-angled silver spot at the tornus, compared to the more ...
Helpdesk · Kingdom. Animalia · Phylum. Arthropoda · Class. Insecta · Order. Lepidoptera · Family. Cosmopterigidae · Genus. Pancalia Stephens, 1829.
It is found in almost all of Europe, except the south-east. In southern Europe, it is mainly found in mountainous areas up to altitudes of about 2,600 meters.
Pancalia schwarzella (Fabricius, 1798) scarce violet cosmet on violets parasite The young larvae bore in the petioles. Later they live in a silken tube among ...
Find out about the status of Pancalia schwarzella (Scarce Violet Cosmet) in Kent. Learn more on its distribution, phenology and ecology.
General information about Pancalia schwarzella (PNCASC)
Jan 18, 2023 · Heckford, R. J. & S. D. Beavan (2021): Pancalia schwarzella (Fabricius, 1798) (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae) reared from Viola tricolor ssp.
Habitats: Downland, dry grassland, short-turfed mountain slopes. Habits: The moth flies in sunshine and is apparently attracted to yellow flowers including ...
Pancalia schwarzella (Fabricius, 1798). Scarce Violet Cosmet. species. Accepted. Name authority: UKSI. Establishment means: Native.
