Glyphipterix equitella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Glyphipterix equitella (Scopoli, 1763)
MOTH INFO
Glyphipterix equitella is a moth of the family Glyphipterigidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Glyphipterix equitella (Scopoli, 1763)
Phalaena equitella (Scopoli, 1763)
Glyphipterix majorella (Heinemann, 1876)
Glyphipterix minorella (Snellen, 1882)
Glyphipteryx crassilunella (Rebel, 1916)
Glyphipterix zermattensis (Amsel, 1933)
Glyphipteryx sexguttella (Toll, 1936)
Common name
Stonecrop fanner
Classification
Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea > Family: Glyphipterigidae > Subfamily: Glyphipteriginae > Genus: Glyphipterix
Wingspan
9-10 mm
Habitat
Rocky slopes, coastal rocky areas.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Crassulaceae (Sedum, Sedum album) and feeds on the leaves and stems.
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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