
Aprominta cf xena, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis
Aprominta xena (Gozmány, 1959)
MOTH INFO
Aprominta xena is a moth of the family Autostichidae. It is a Cretan endemic species.
Scientific name
Aprominta xena (Gozmány, 1959)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Autostichidae > Subfamily: Symmocinae > Tribus: Symmocini > Genus: Aprominta
Wingspan
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.