Calyciphora homoiodactyla, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Calyciphora homoiodactyla (Kasy, 1960)
MOTH INFO
Calyciphora homoiodactyla is a moth of the family Pterophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Calyciphora homoiodactyla (Kasy, 1960)
Aciptilia homoiodactyla (Kasy, 1960)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Tineoidea > Family: Pterophoridae > Subfamily: Pterophorinae > Genus: Calyciphora
Wingspan
25 mm
Habitat
Rocky slopes, ravines.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Compositae (Echinops).
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
Doubtful identification based on the species depicted in the photos by Dr Cees Gielis.
