Theresimima ampellophaga © https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/53077907
Theresimima ampellophaga (Bayle-Barelle, 1808)
MOTH INFO
Theresimima ampellophaga is a moth of the family Zygaenidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Theresimima ampellophaga (Bayle-Barelle, 1808)
Zygaena ampellophaga (Bayle-Barelle, 1808)
Common name
Vine bud moth
Classification
Superfamily: Zygaenoidea > Family: Zygaenidae > Subfamily: Procridinae > Genus: Theresimima
Wingspan
22-24 mm
Habitat
Dry and warm areas, and vineyards.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Vitaceae (Vitis vinifera, Parthenocissus) and feeds on the leaves.
Flight period
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