Aprominta cf xena, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis

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

Links

Lepiforum e.V.

Notes

The species depicted in the photos appears very similar to other species of the family Autostichidae on the island. Doubtful identification.

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