Lithophane lapidea (Hübner,[1803-1808])

Host plants:
The larvae feed on Cupressus and Juniperus species (Cupressaceae). The most important species is Juniperus phoenicea (e.g. Samos).

Habitat:
Lithophane lapidea inhabits various dry and hot habitats provided host plants occur, e.g. open woodland, rocky slopes, garigues, traditional managed olive groves etc.

Life cycle:
The moths occur in autumn. The larvae develop between April and May or early June.

Remarks:
Lithophane lapidea occurs in parts of S- and SE-Europe (especially Balkan Peninsula), also in W-Asia.