Hypotia corticalis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Hypotia corticalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
MOTH INFO
Hypotia corticalis is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Hypotia corticalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Pyralis corticalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Common name
Asopie corticale
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Pyralinae > Tribus: Hypotiini > Genus: Hypotia
Wingspan
14-18 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, shrubland.
Food plant
The larva is polyphagous and feeds on the fruit-bearing, dried inflorescences of various plants, i.e. Umbelliferae (Daucus carota), Labiatae (Lavandula, Thymus (Thyme)), Compositae (Inula), etc.
Flight period
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