Achyra nudalis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Achyra nudalis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Achyra nudalis (Hübner, 1796)

MOTH INFO

Achyra nudalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Achyra nudalis (Hübner, 1796)

Pyralis nudalis (Hübner, 1796)

Pyralis interpunctalis (Hübner, 1796)

Common name
Classification

Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Pyraustinae > Tribus: Pyraustini > Genus: Achyra

Wingspan

18-21 mm

Habitat

Shrubland, gardens, and roadsides.

Food plant

The larva is oligophagous on Amaranthaceae (Amaranthus, Atriplex prostrata, Beta, Chenopodium album) and feeds on the leaves.

Flight period
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Links

Lepiforum e.V.

Lepidoptera Mundi

Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa

Plant Parasites of Europe

Phrygana.eu

butterfliesofcrete.com