Earias insulana (Boisduval, 1833)
Earias insulana (Boisduval, 1833), aka the Egyptian stemborer or spiny bollworm, is a moth of the Nolidae family. It is found in most of Africa, southern Europe, the Near and Middle East, and has a wingspan of 20 mm. Adults show strong seasonal polymorphism, depending on the temperature; its two distinct forms are a bright green summer form and a brownish-yellow autumn form. Obviously, this photo was taken in summer.
Earias insulana (Boisduval, 1833)
Earias insulana (Boisduval, 1833), aka the Egyptian stemborer or spiny bollworm, is a moth of the Nolidae family. It is found in most of Africa, southern Europe, the Near and Middle East, and has a wingspan of 20 mm. Adults show strong seasonal polymorphism, depending on the temperature; its two distinct forms are a bright green summer form and a brownish-yellow autumn form. Obviously, this photo was taken in summer.