Leucochlaena muscosa, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin

Leucochlaena muscosa, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin

Leucochlaena muscosa ssp hellenica (Hacker & Fibiger, 2001)

MOTH INFO

Leucochlaena muscosa ssp hellenica is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Leucochlaena muscosa ssp hellenica (Hacker & Fibiger, 2001)

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Episemini > Genus: Leucochlaena

Wingspan

30-34 mm

Habitat

Dry and warm habitats with open grassy areas. 

Food plant

Poaceae.

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

*based on a few observations on the island

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Lepidoptera Mundi

Lepidoptera and their Ecology

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