Lantanophaga pusillidactyla, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Lantanophaga pusillidactylus (Walker, 1864)
MOTH INFO
Lantanophaga pusillidactylus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Lantanophaga pusillidactylus (Walker, 1864)
Synonyms
Oxyptilus pusillidactylus Walker, 1864
Platyptilia tecnidion Zeller, 1877
Platyptilia hemimetra Meyrick, 1886
Platyptilia lantana Busck, 1914
Platyptilia lantanadactyla Amsel, 1951
Common name
Lantana Plume Moth
Classification
Superfamily: Pterophoroidea > Family: Pterophoridae > Subfamily: Pterophorinae > Genus: Lantanophaga
Wingspan
11-14 mm
Habitat
Gardens and parks.
Food plant
The monophagous larva feeds on the flowers of Verbenaceae. It was found in Crete in Lantana camara.
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Adult
Larva and Pupa
