Crocallis helenaria, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin
Crocallis helenaria (Ruckdeschel, 2006)
MOTH INFO
Crocallis helenaria is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece. It is a Cretan endemic species.
Scientific name
Crocallis helenaria (Ruckdeschel, 2006)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Ennominae > Tribus: Ennomini > Genus: Crocallis
Wingspan
33-38 mm
Habitat
Crocallis helenaria can be found in dry warm scrubland and open macchia.
Food plant
The larva is possibly monophagous on Aceraceae (Acer sempervirens) and feeds on the leaves.
Flight period
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