Cyclophora ariadne, Crete - photo © Heiner Ziegler

Cyclophora ariadne, Crete - photo © Heiner Ziegler

 Cyclophora ariadne (Reisser, 1939)

MOTH INFO

Cyclophora ariadne is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece. It is a Cretan endemic species.

Scientific name

Cyclophora ariadne (Reisser, 1939)

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Cosymbiini > Genus: Cyclophora

Wingspan

18-26 mm

Habitat

Hill slopes, open shrubland.

Food plant

Acer sempervirens, Platanus orientalis.

Flight period
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       
Links

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