Neotelphusa cisti, Crete - photo © Andreas Manz
Neotelphusa cisti (Stainton, 1869)
MOTH INFO
Neotelphusa cisti is a moth of the family Gelechiidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Neotelphusa cisti (Stainton, 1869)
Gelechia cisti (Stainton, 1869)
Teleiodes cisti (Stainton, 1869)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Litini > Genus: Neotelphusa
Wingspan
10-11 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, open shrubby vegetation, and open woodland.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Cistaceae (Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus salviifolius) and feeds in spun leaves.
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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