Scythris tenuivittella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Scythris tenuivittella (Stainton, 1867)
MOTH INFO
Scythris tenuivittella is a moth of the family Scythrididae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Scythris tenuivittella (Stainton, 1867)
Synonyms
Butalis leucogaster (Mann, 1872)
Scythris constantella (Dumont, 1925)
Scythris rühli (Gozmány, 1960)
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Scythrididae > Genus: Scythris
Wingspan
13-14 mm
Habitat
Dry open shrubby vegetation, rocky places, dry hillslopes, and woodland margins.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Cistaceae (Cistus sp).
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on one observation on the island
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