Apatema cf whalleyi, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Apatema whalleyi (Popescu-Gorj & Căpușe, 1965)
MOTH INFO
Apatema whalleyi is a moth of the family Autostichidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Apatema whalleyi
Microgonia whalleyi (Popescu-Gorj & Căpușe, 1965)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Autostichidae > Subfamily: Oegoconiinae > Tribus: Oegoconiini > Genus: Apatema
Wingspan
8-10 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas.
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 Autostichidae on the island. Doubtful identification.
