Dasypolia esseri, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin

Dasypolia esseri, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin

Dasypolia esseri (Fibiger, 1993)

MOTH INFO

Dasypolia esseri is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece. It is a Cretan endemic species.

Scientific name

Dasypolia esseri (Fibiger, 1993)

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Dasypolia

Wingspan

34-42 mm

Habitat
Phrygana, shady rocky areas, and shrubland.
Food plant

Flight period*
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       

*based on a few observations on the island

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

butterfliesofcrete.com