Sphingonotus corsicus Chopard, 1924


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Habitat:
Sphingonotus corsicus inhabits dry and warm habitats of all kinds provided that open soil is sufficiently available. Habitats are e.g. coastal dunes, screes and rocky slopes or garigues up to 1900m.

Life cycle:
The adults appear in summer and autumn, near the coast possibly sometimes into winter or even spring.

Remarks:
Sphingonotus corsicus is endemic to the islands Corsica, Sardinia and Giglio.



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