Cryphia ereptricula
Bryophila ereptricula
Bryophila ereptricula is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of cutworms ( Noctuidae ). The species is also known under the synonym Cryphia ereptricula. She was sometimes referred to as Rock Forest - Flechteneule, Brown Grey Algeneule, gray wing root Flechteneule or Lappenflechteneule. All of these names but have not enforced. The early -to-find in the literature Name Bryophila ereptripula based obviously on a write error.
- 5.1 Notes and references
- 5.2 Literature
Features
Butterfly
The moths reach a wingspan of 23-28 millimeters. Their front wings are colored narrow and mostly dark gray-brown. Striking the whitish root field and an equally colored field are close to the interior angle. These areas shimmer occasionally slightly yellowish or greenish. The midfield has sometimes a weak reddish tint. Lines and blemishes are usually blurred and indistinct. The visually marked hind wings have a gray- brown color and are limited with yellowish white fringes.
Caterpillar
Adults caterpillars are gray blue. Specific type, the side lines formed from orange-yellow spots. They also show large, black dot warts.
Doll
The light brown doll has a compact shape. At the cremaster are four slightly curved bristles, of which the middle are slightly longer.
Similar Species
In comparison with the similar dark green Flechteneule ( Cryphia algae ) predominate in this - especially in newly hatched specimens - strong green colors in Basalfeld. Also close to greenish on the front wing tip and at the inner angle ranges can be seen. The moths are also slightly smaller than those of ereptricula. When flown specimens, there is also a likelihood of confusion to Brownish Flechteneule ( Bryophila ravula ) vandalusiae to Bryophila, Bryophila rectilinea or Bryophila tephrocharis. A reliable assignment can be made in these cases by a genitalmorphologische investigation.
Habitat
With regard to the overall spread of Bryophila ereptricula new findings should be awaited, as they are often - was maintained until the 20th century for a form of Bryophila ravula - although described as a separate species. Thus, many older information refer in truth ravula. Further uncertainties occurred by misidentifications with the departed or faded butterflies of algae. Bryophila ereptricula is preferred to be found on old walls and bridges, and in rocky areas.
Way of life
The moths are nocturnal, flying from July to August and live very quietly. They sit during the day like at overgrown with lichen rocks or walls and visit at night artificial light sources. The caterpillars feed on lichens and algae. During the day they rest usually in a housing, which is applied in wall cracks. They overwinter and pupate in May of the following year.
Endangering
In Germany Bryophila ereptricula comes in only a few federal states separated and is on the Red List of endangered species in Category 2 ( high risk ), area- wise even classified as " critically endangered ".