Polyploca korbi explained

Polyploca korbi is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It is found in Turkey and on the Greek island of Samos.

The wingspan is 29.5–33 mm.[1]

The larvae feed on Quercus pubescens and Quercus infectoria. They can be found in April and May.

Etymology

The species is named for Max Korb, who first discovered the species.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.org/stream/annalendesnaturh16natu#page/168/mode/1up Ann. Hofmus. Wien. 16 : 167
  2. http://www.lepiforum.de/lepiwiki_vgl.pl?Polyploca_Korbi lepiforum.de