Metallostichodes nigrocyanella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Metallostichodes nigrocyanella (Constant, 1865)
MOTH INFO
Metallostichodes nigrocyanella is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Metallostichodes nigrocyanella (Constant, 1865)
Synonyms
Myelois nigrocyanella (Constant, 1865)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Metallostichodes
Wingspan
10-14 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas, coastal areas.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on various plants, i.e. Cytinus hypocistis, Prunus armeniaca, Tamarix canariensis, etc.
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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