Aprominta cf tectaphella, Crete - photo © Paul Hopkins
Aprominta tectaphella (Rebel, 1916)
MOTH INFO
Aprominta tectaphella is a moth of the family Autostichidae. It is a Cretan endemic species.
Scientific name
Aprominta tectaphella (Rebel, 1916)
Symmoca tectaphella (Rebel, 1916)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Autostichidae > Subfamily: Symmocinae > Tribus: Symmocini > Genus: Aprominta
Wingspan
12 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas, coastal areas.
Food plant
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Flight Period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Notes
The species depicted in the photos appears very similar to other species of the family Autostichidae present on the island. Doubtful identification.
