Dolicharthria stigmosalis, Crete © Fotis Samaritakis
Dolicharthria stigmosalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1848)
MOTH INFO
Dolicharthria stigmosalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Dolicharthria stigmosalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1848)
Stenia stigmosalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1848)
Amaurophanes stigmosalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1848)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Steniini > Genus: Dolicharthria
Wingspan
14 mm
Appearance
The adult is noticeably long-legged and has dark-brown colored wings. On the upperside of the wings there is a distinctive whitish spot in each wing.
Habitat
Forest edges and shady areas with Quercus species.
Food plant
Lichens and decomposing leaves.
Flight period
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