Gymnancyla hornigii, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Gymnancyla hornigii (Lederer, 1852)
MOTH INFO
Gymnancyla hornigii is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Gymnancyla hornigii
Spermatophthora hornigii (Lederer, 1852)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Gymnancyla
Wingspan
20-24 mm
Habitat
Arid areas with sparse vegetation, ruderal habitats, along roads, and coastal areas.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Amaranthaceae (Atriplex halimus, Atriplex patula, Chenopodium album κ.α.) and can be spotted in a web around the inflorescence.
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 similar to other Gymnancyla species that could be present on the island. Doubtful identification.
