Aporodes floralis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Aporodes floralis (Hübner, 1809)
MOTH INFO
Aporodes floralis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Aporodes floralis (Hübner, 1809)
Pyralis floralis (Hübner, 1809)
Common name
Pyrauste florale
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Odontiinae > Tribus: Odontiini > Genus: Aporodes
Wingspan
15-20 mm
Appearance
The forewings are deep purple, suffused with blackish or greyish brown, and with well-defined cross lines.
Habitat
Gardens, dry fields, and olive groves.
Food plant
Convolvulaceae (Convolvulus arvensis), Compositae (Cynara).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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