Batia cf lunaris, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Batia lunaris (Haworth, 1828)
MOTH INFO
Batia lunaris is a moth of the family Oecophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Batia lunaris (Haworth, 1828)
Recurvaria lunaris (Haworth, 1828)
Gracillaria begrandella (Duponchel, 1842)
Lampros clavella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1854)
Common name
Lesser Tawny Crescent
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Oecophoridae > Subfamily: Oecophorinae > Tribus: Oecophorini > Genus: Batia
Wingspan
7-11 mm
Habitat
River banks, stream banks, ravines.
Food plant
The larva feeds under the bark of various trees, possibly on fungi or decaying wood.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island
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Notes
Two different species from the same habitat are depicted in the photos. The identification was based on the observation of their external characteristics (e.g. wingspan 9-10 mm), as well as on the observation of the habitat (stream bank, moths spotted exclusively on Rubus sanctus plants, etc.).
Doubtful identification.
