Sphingonotus candidus Costa, 1885
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Habitat:
Sphingonotus candidus inhabits dunes near the coast and is dependent on still moving sands.
Life cycle:
The adults appear in summer and autumn.
Remarks:
Sphingonotus candidus is endemic to S-Sardinia. Related forms, e.g. on mainland Italy (S. personatus), are regarded as distinct species nowadays.
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