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Aplocera cretica, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Aplocera cretica (Reisser, 1974)
MOTH INFO
Aplocera cretica is a Cretan endemic moth of the family Geometridae.
Scientific name
Aplocera cretica (Reisser, 1974)
Anaitis cretica (Reisser, 1974)
Common name
Cretan Stripe
Common name
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Chesiadini > Genus: Aplocera
Wingspan
30-38 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in phrygana, olive grooves, and shrubland.
Food plant
Hypericaceae
Flight period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Notes
The species is very similar to Aplocera plagiata that is also present on the island. Sympatric specimens of Aplocera plagiata often show a slight yellowish tinge*. In general, identification based on external characteristics is doubtful.
* pg 470, The Geometrid Moths of Europe, Vol. III Subfamily Larentiinae I, by Axel Hausmann & J. Viidalep, Apollo Books 2012.
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