Ecpyrrhorrhoe diffusalis, Crete - photo © https://observation.org/observation/73807691/

Ecpyrrhorrhoe diffusalis, Crete - photo © https://observation.org/observation/73807691/

Ecpyrrhorrhoe diffusalis (Guenée, 1854)

MOTH INFO

Ecpyrrhorrhoe diffusalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name
Ecpyrrhorrhoe diffusalis (Guenée, 1854)
Synonyms
Botys diffusalis (Guenée, 1854) 
Harpadispar diffusalis (Guenée, 1854)
Common name

Classification

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

Wingspan

17-22 mm

Habitat

Deciduous and evergreen scrub, dry pastures, olive groves, open grassy habitats.

Food plant

The oligophagous larva feeds on Labiatae (Marrubium vulgare) and Malvaceae (Malva sp).

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

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