Homoeosoma inustella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Homoeosoma inustella (Ragonot, 1884)
MOTH INFO
Homoeosoma inustella is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Homoeosoma inustella (Ragonot, 1884)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Homoeosoma
Wingspan
19-21 mm
Habitat
Areas with dry shrubby vegetation.
Food plant
–
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
The species depicted in the photos appears very similar to other species of the family Pyralidae on the island. Doubtful identification.