Hapsifera luridella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Hapsifera luridella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Hapsifera luridella Zeller, 1847

MOTH INFO

Hapsifera luridella is a moth of the family Tineidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Hapsifera luridella Zeller, 1847

Synonyms

Hapsifera eburnea Butler, 1881

Tinea pustulatella Lucas, 1942

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Tineoidea > Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Hapsiferinae > Genus: Hapsifera

Wingspan

18 mm

Habitat

Phrygana, dry hills, shrubland, olive groves, and open forests.

Food plant

The larva feeds on decomposing organic matter.

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

Lepiforum e. V.

Plant Parasites of Europe

Phrygana.eu

butterfliesofcrete.com