Oegoconia cf quadripuncta, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Oegoconia quadripuncta (Haworth, 1828)
MOTH INFO
Oegoconia quadripuncta is a moth of the family Autostichidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Oegoconia quadripuncta (Haworth, 1828)
Synonyms
Recurvaria quadripuncta Haworth, 1828
Anacampsis bifasciella Stephens, 1835
Oecophora deauratella Stainton, 1849
Lampros kindermanniella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855
Common name
Four-spotted Obscure, Leaf Litter Moth
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Autostichidae > Subfamily: Oegoconiinae > Tribus: Oegoconiini > Genus: Oegoconia
Wingspan
11-17 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas.
Food plant
The larva feeds on dead plant material.
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.
