About Ocneria atlantica (Rambur, 1837)
Ocneria atlantica (Rambur, 1837), also referred to as Lymantria atlantica, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. It was first described by Rambur in 1837. Within Europe, this species can be found in Spain, Portugal, and France, as well as on the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, and Crete. Outside of Europe, it occurs in North Africa, specifically in Algeria, Mauritania, and Morocco. Its preferred habitat includes garrigue-like scrub environments and coastal areas. The wingspan of adult moths ranges from 25 to 35 mm. This species produces two or three generations per year, with adults active in flight from March through October. The larvae feed on Pistacia lenticus.
