Apopestes spectrum, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Apopestes spectrum (Esper, 1787)
MOTH INFO
Apopestes spectrum is a moth of the family Erebidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Apopestes spectrum
Synonyms
Phalaena genistae (Villers, 1789)
Phalaena socrus (Giorna, 1791)
Common name
Spectre
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Toxocampinae > Tribus: Toxocampini > Genus: Apopestes
Wingspan
74-82 mm
Appearance
The forewings are light brown, with dark brown markings and a dark spot in the postdiscal area near the inner edge.
The hindwings are pale brown colored.
Habitat
Rocky slopes and shrubland. The adult moth aestivates on caves and dark captivities.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Leguminosae (Spartium junceum, Genista, Anagyris foetida).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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