Amphipyra stix, Crete - photo © Andreas Manz
Amphipyra stix (Herrich-Schäffer, 1850)
MOTH INFO
Amphipyra stix is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Amphipyra stix (Herrich-Schäffer, 1850)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Amphipyrinae > Genus: Amphipyra
Wingspan
29-35 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas, rocky areas.
Food plant
The larva is polyphagous and feeds on a variety of plants, i.e. Rubiaceae (Galium), Compositae (Taraxacum), etc.
Flight period
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