Lithophane lapidea, Crete - photo © Fotis Samaritakis
Lithophane lapidea (Hübner, 1808)
MOTH INFO
Lithophane lapidea is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Lithophane lapidea (Hübner, 1808)
Synonyms
Noctua lapidea (Hübner, 1808)
Common name
Xyline des Balkans
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Xylenini > Genus: Lithophane
Wingspan
38-41 mm
Habitat
Rocky slopes and olive groves.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Cupressaceae (Cupressus, Juniperus).
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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