Amasinus Swift Moth
Common NameAmasinus Swift Moth
Scientific NameTriodia amasinus
FamilyHepialidae
SubfamilyHepialinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, cream, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, heathlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Europe, Asia Minor, Middle East
Host Plantsroots of various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are subterranean root feeders, consuming the roots of various herbaceous plants, and pupation occurs underground. Adults are short-lived and primarily focused on reproduction.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive creamy-white diagonal stripes on the light brown forewings, a robust and hairy body, and the characteristic swift moth morphology with short antennae.
Description
A medium-sized swift moth with light brown forewings marked by prominent creamy-white diagonal stripes, and a robust, hairy body.
