Dolicharthria punctalis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Dolicharthria punctalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
MOTH INFO
Dolicharthria punctalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Dolicharthria punctalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Pyralis punctalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Scopula longipedalis (Curtis, 1830)
Common name
Long-legged China-mark
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Steniini > Genus: Dolicharthria
Wingspan
20-25 mm
Appearance
The adult is noticeably long-legged.
Habitat
Gardens, fields, parks, phrygana, and olive groves.
Food plant
Compositae (Centaurea), Fabaceae (Trifolium, Lotus), Plantaginaceae (Plantago)
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Links
