Ephelis cruentalis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Ephelis cruentalis (Geyer, 1832)
MOTH INFO
Ephelis cruentalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Ephelis cruentalis (Geyer, 1832)
Synonyms
Uresiphita cruentalis (Geyer, 1832)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Odontiinae > Tribus: Odontiini > Genus: Ephelis
Wingspan
18-24 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Hypericaceae.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observationa on the island
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