Pleurota cf bicostella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Pleurota bicostella (Clerck, 1759)
MOTH INFO
Pleurota bicostella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Pleurota bicostella (Clerck, 1759)
Phalaena bicostella (Clerck, 1759)
Common name
Light Streak
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Oecophoridae > Subfamily: Oecophorinae > Tribus: Pleurotini > Genus: Pleurota
Wingspan
17-25 mm
Habitat
Heathland and moorland.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Ericaceae (Erica) and feeds in a silken web on the shoots.
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Notes
The species depicted in the photos appears very similar to other species of the family Oecophoridae present on the island. Doubtful identification.
