Mecyna asinalis, Crete - photo © Bert Haamberg
Mecyna asinalis (Hübner, 1819)
MOTH INFO
Mecyna asinalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Mecyna asinalis (Hübner, 1819)
Pyralis asinalis (Hübner, 1819)
Common name
Coastal Pearl
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Spilomelinae > Tribus: Nomophilini > Genus: Mecyna
Wingspan
25-30 mm
Habitat
Somewhat damp, rocky slopes and gorges with dry open shrubby vegetation, scrubland vegetation and open coniferous woodland.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on Rubiaceae (i.e. Rubia peregrina) and constructs a web beneath the leaves.
Flight period
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