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Dasypolia esseri, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin
Dasypolia esseri (Fibiger, 1993)
MOTH INFO
Dasypolia esseri is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece. It is a Cretan endemic species.
Scientific name
Dasypolia esseri (Fibiger, 1993)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Dasypolia
Wingspan
34-42 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, shady rocky areas, and shrubland.
Food Plant
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Flight Period*
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island
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