Batia cf lunaris, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Batia lunaris (Haworth, 1828)
MOTH INFO
Batia lunaris is a moth of the family Oecophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Batia lunaris (Haworth, 1828)
Synonyms
Recurvaria lunaris Haworth, 1828
Gracillaria begrandella Duponchel, 1842
Lampros clavella Herrich-Schäffer, 1854
Common name
Lesser Tawny Crescent
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Oecophoridae > Subfamily: Oecophorinae > Tribus: Oecophorini > Genus: Batia
Wingspan
7-11 mm
Habitat
River banks, stream banks, ravines.
Food plant
The larva feeds under the bark of various trees, possibly on fungi or decaying wood.
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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Notes
a) Photos 1–5 depict two different adults from the same habitat. The proposed identification was based on the observation of external characteristics (e.g. wingspan 9–10 mm), as well as on observations of the habitat (stream bank, found exclusively on Rubus sanctus plants, etc.). Doubtful identification.
b) Photos 6–7 depict an adult attracted to a light source.
