Autophila anaphanes ssp. cretica, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

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

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

butterfliesofcrete.com