Bryophila petrea, Crete - photo © Andreas Manz

Bryophila petrea, Crete - photo © Andreas Manz

Bryophila petrea (Guenée, 1852)

MOTH INFO

Bryophila petrea is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Bryophila petrea (Guenée, 1852)

Bryophila contristans (Lederer, 1857)

Common name

Bryophile cuivrée

Classification

Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Bryophilinae > Genus: Bryophila

Wingspan

24-27 mm

Habitat
Mountain slopes.
Food plant

Lichens.

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