Endotricha flammealis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Endotricha flammealis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Endotricha flammealis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

MOTH INFO

Endotricha flammealis is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Endotricha flammealis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Pyralis flammealis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Common name

Rose-flounced Tabby

Classification

Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Pyralinae > Tribus: Endotrichini > Genus: Endotricha

Wingspan

18-23 mm

Habitat

Shrubland, riverbanks, gardens, meadows, and parks.

Food plant

The larva feeds on Rosaceae (Rubus sanctum, Agrimonia eupatoria), as well as on various plant remains and on dry leaves of willows (Salix) and oaks (Quercus).

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

Lepidoptera Mundi

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Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa

Plant Parasites of Europe

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