Sitochora palealis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Moth INFO
is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Common name
Sulphur Pearl, Carrot Seed Moth
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Pyraustinae > Tribus: Pyraustini > Genus: Sitochroa
Wingspan
26-34 mm
Appearance
It has silky whitish upper wings with a diffuse dusky spot.
Habitat
Olive groves, road sides, and phrygana.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Umbelliferae (Daucus carota, Foeniculum vulgare) and feeds on the inflorescence.
Flight Period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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