Aglossa caprealis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Aglossa caprealis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Aglossa caprealis (Hübner, [1809])

MOTH INFO

Aglossa caprealis is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Aglossa caprealis (Hübner, [1809])

Synonyms

Aglossa cuprealis (Hübner, [1825])

Pyralis caprealis Hübner, [1809]

Pyralis aenalis Costa, 1836

Aglossa domalis Guenée, 1854

Acrobasis incultella Walker, [1866]

Tetralopha enthealis Hulst, 1886

Common name

Small Tabby

Classification

Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Tribus: Pyralini > Genus: Aglossa

Wingspan

23-27 mm

Habitat

Farm buildings and their surrounding area.

Food plant

In a silken gallery on vegetal detritus.

Flight period
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       
Links

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