Agrotis herzogi, Crete - photo © Steve Daniels
Agrotis herzogi (Rebel, 1911)
MOTH INFO
Agrotis herzogi is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Agrotis herzogi (Rebel, 1911)
Euxoa hoggari (Rothschild, 1920)
Euxoa securifera (Turati, 1924)
Rhyacia leroyi (Lucas, 1924)
Common name
Spalding’s Dart
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Noctuinae > Tribus: Agrotini > Genus: Agrotis
Wingspan
32-50 mm
Habitat
Xerophilous hillsides, rocky slopes.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Amaranthaceae (Atriplex) and feeds on the roots.
Flight period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |