Noorda blitealis
Common NameNoorda blitealis
Scientific NameNoorda blitealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyOdontiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, tan
HabitatDry, warm areas, garrigue, maquis, olive groves, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host PlantsOlea europaea, Phillyrea latifolia, Jasminum
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of olive trees and other plants in the Oleaceae family. Pupation likely occurs in the soil or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brownish-grey forewings and the strikingly banded abdomen. Its presence in olive groves and Mediterranean habitats is also a strong indicator.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled brownish-grey forewings, often with indistinct darker lines, and a prominent, distinctly banded abdomen with alternating dark and light segments.
