Phalonidia contractana, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Phalonidia contractana (Zeller, 1847)
MOTH INFO
Phalonidia contractana is a moth of the family Tortricidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Phalonidia contractana (Zeller, 1847)
Conchylis contractana (Zeller, 1847)
Phalonia exaequata (Meyrick, 1923)
Phalonia thermoconis (Meyrick, 1925)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Tortricoidea > Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Tortricinae > Tribus: Cochylini > Genus: Phalonidia
Wingspan
10-15 mm
Habitat
Gardens, fields, meadows, and wetlands.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Compositae (Artemisia, Anthemis, Cichorium, Lactuca serriola, Inula) and feeds on the flower heads.
Flight period
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