Lophyra flexuosa (Fabricius, 1787)

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26. Lophyra flexuosa (Fabricius, 1787)

Habitat.

Eurytopic species found on sea shores, in saltmarshes, in dune depressions, on river banks, in oases and in palm plantations, not restricted to coastal habitats ( Abdel-Dayem et al. 2003; Jaskuła and Rewicz 2015; Lisa 2002; Nussbaum 1987).

Phenology.

Throughout most of the year, from February to December ( Matalin and Chikatunov 2016; Nussbaum 1987).

Distribution range.

From Morocco to Israel ( Wiesner 1992).

Distribution in the southern Levant.

Numerous records from the Mediterranean coast in Israel and northern Sinai, southwards to the Negev and central Sinai ( Abdel-Dayem et al. 2003; Horn 1931; Matalin and Chikatunov 2016; Nussbaum 1987).

Conservation.

Not threatened. A widespread species which also can be found in highly disturbed habitats.