Agdistis tamaricis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Agdistis tamaricis (Zeller, 1847)
MOTH INFO
Agdistis tamaricis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Agdistis tamaricis (Zeller, 1847)
Common name
Tamarisk Plume
Classification
Superfamily: Pterophoroidea > Family: Pterophoridae > Subfamily: Agdistinae > Genus: Agdistis
Wingspan
25 mm
Habitat
In coastal areas with Tamarix sp plants.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Tamarix species and feeds on the leaves.
Flight period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |