Leucochlaena labrys, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin
Leucochlaena labrys
MOTH INFO
Leucochlaena labrys is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece. The new species is known only from its type locality in Crete and probably is endemic to the island.*
Scientific name
Leucochlaena labrys sp. n.
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Episemini > Genus: Leucochlaena
Wingspan
29-34 mm
Habitat
Landscapes typical of medium altitude on the island with low shrubland, high shrublands (mainly Juniperus phoenicea), and small evergreen and semi-evergreen oaks (Quercus coccifera and Quercus brachyphylla).
Food plant
Not reported.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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