Phycita poteriella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Phycita poteriella (Zeller, 1846)
MOTH INFO
Phycita poteriella is a moth of the family Pyralidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Phycita poteriella (Zeller, 1846)
Nephopteryx poteriella (Zeller, 1846)
Nephopterix poteriella (Zeller, 1846)
Nephopteryx metzneri (Zeller, 1846)
Nephopterix metzneri (Zeller, 1846)
Phycita metzneri (Zeller, 1846)
Phycita kruegeri (Turati, 1911)
Common name
Palma Christi Snout Moth
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Pyralidae > Subfamily: Phycitinae > Tribus: Phycitini > Genus: Phycita
Wingspan
22-27 mm
Habitat
Phrygana and moorlands.
Food plant
Euphorbiaceae (Ricinus communis), Rosaceae (Sarcopoterium spinosum).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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