Endotricha flammealis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Endotricha flammealis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
MOTH INFO
Endotricha flammealis is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Endotricha flammealis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Pyralis flammealis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Common name
Rose-flounced Tabby
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Pyralinae > Tribus: Endotrichini > Genus: Endotricha
Wingspan
18-23 mm
Habitat
Shrubland, riverbanks, gardens, meadows, and parks.
Food plant
The larva feeds on Rosaceae (Rubus sanctum, Agrimonia eupatoria), as well as on various plant remains and on dry leaves of willows (Salix) and oaks (Quercus).
Flight period
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