Dolicharthria bruguieralis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Dolicharthria bruguieralis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Dolicharthria bruguieralis (Duponchel, 1833)

MOTH INFO

Dolicharthria bruguieralis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Dolicharthria bruguieralis (Duponchel, 1833)

Botys bruguieralis (Duponchel, 1833)

Stenia adelalis (Guenée, 1854)

Common name
Botys de brugières
Classification

Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Steniini > Genus: Dolicharthria

Wingspan

17-18 mm

Habitat

Dry and warm areas.

Food plant

The larva feeds on withered leaves.

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

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