Metachrostis velox, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Metachrostis velox (Hübner, [1813])
MOTH INFO
Metachrostis velox is a moth of the family Erebidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Metachrostis velox (Hübner, [1813])
Synonyms
Noctua velox Hübner, [1813]
Larentia caliginata Treitschke, 1829
Hercyna mendaculalis Treitschke, 1829
Noctua anomala Rambur, 1829
Leptosia velocissima Turati, 1926
Leptosia tarda Turati, 1926
Common name
Anthophile prompte
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Boletobiinae > Tribus: Eublemmini > Genus: Metachrostis
Wingspan
17-18 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in dry and warm areas, sunny slopes, ravines, and open woodlands.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the fruits of Asparagaceae (Asparagus, Drimia maritima, Ornithogalum).
Flight period
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