Euzopherodes vapidella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Euzopherodes vapidella (Mann, 1857)
MOTH INFO
Euzopherodes vapidella is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Euzopherodes vapidella (Mann, 1857)
Synonyms
Ephestia vapidella (Mann, 1857)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Euzopherodes
Wingspan
16-19 mm
Habitat
Gardens, and orchards.
Food plant
Adults are fruit piercers and are considered pests on Citrus species. The larvae feed on Dioscorea alata and Dioscorea cayenensis.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on one observation on the island
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