Homoeosoma inustella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

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

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Notes

The species depicted in the photos appears very similar to other species of the family Pyralidae on the island. Doubtful identification.

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