Cilix hispanica

Cilix hispanica is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It is found in Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy and North Africa.[1]

Cilix hispanica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Drepanidae
Genus:
Cilix
Species:
C. hispanica
Binomial name
Cilix hispanica
Pérez De-Gregorio, Jeremías, Requena, Rondós & Vallhonrat, 2002

The wingspan is about 25 millimetres (0.98 in). There are two generations per year.

The larvae feed on Prunus species.[2]

References
  1. Lepiforum.de
  2. "LOT Moths and Butterflies". Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-06-24.


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