Pachypasa otus, Crete - photo © https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/14740301

Pachypasa otus, Crete - photo © https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/14740301

Pachypasa otus (Drury, 1773)

MOTH INFO

Pachypasa otus is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Pachypasa otus (Drury, 1773)

Synonyms

Sphinx otus (Drury, 1773)

Common name

Snout Moth Otus, Eastern Lappet.

Classification

Superfamily: Lasiocampoidea > Family: Lasiocampidae > Subfamily: Lasiocampinae > Tribus: Pinarini > Genus: Pachypasa

Wingspan

79-110 mm

Habitat

Coastal or at least lowland areas with trees or shrubs of the genus Cupressus. In cypress alleys in and around human settlements.

Food plant

The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Cupressaceae (Juniperus, Cupressus) and Fagaceae (Quercus).

Flight period
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Links

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