Autophila anaphanes ssp. cretica, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Autophila anaphanes ssp cretica (Reisser, 1958)
MOTH INFO
Autophila anaphanes ssp cretica is a moth of the family Erebidae on the island of Crete, Greece (endemic subspecies).
Scientific name
Autophila anaphanes ssp cretica (Reisser, 1958)
Autophila anaphanes cretica (Reisser, 1958)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Erebidae > Subfamily: Toxocampinae > Tribus: Toxocampini > Genus: Autophila
Wingspan
33-39 mm
Habitat
It hibernates during winter in caves, tunnels, and dark cavities.
Food plant
Leguminosae (Genista).
Flight period*
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island