Aphelia peramplana, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Aphelia peramplana (Hübner, 1825)
MOTH INFO
Aphelia peramplana is a moth of the family Tortricidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Aphelia peramplana (Hübner, 1825)
Synonyms
Epagoge peramplana (Hübner, 1825)
Aphelia amplana (Hübner, 1813)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Tortricoidea > Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Archipini > Genus: Aphelia
Wingspan
25-32 mm
Habitat
Rocky areas, phrygana.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Asparagaceae (Drimia maritima) and feeds among spun leaves, tightened with silk.
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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