Euchromius superbellus, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Euchromius superbellus, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Euchromius superbellus (Zeller, 1849)

MOTH INFO

Euchromius superbellus is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Euchromius superbellus (Zeller, 1849)

Crambus superbellus (Zeller, 1849)

Eromene wockeella (Zeller, 1863)

Ommatopteryx cypriusella (Amsel, 1958)

Common name

Crambus superbe

Classification

Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Crambinae > Tribus: Crambini > Genus: Euchromius

Wingspan

13-15 mm

Habitat

Olive groves, phrygana, shrubland, and gardens.

Food plant

The larva feeds on decomposed 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

Notes

The species depicted in the photos are identical to Euchromius rayatella that is also present on the island. Doubtful identification.

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