Biology:Autographa aemula

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Short description: Species of moth


Autographa aemula
Autographa aemula.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Autographa
Species:
A. aemula
Binomial name
Autographa aemula
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms
  • Noctua lumina
  • Phalaena chrysomelas

Autographa aemula is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in mountainous areas, more specifically in the Alps, Southern France , Northeast Turkey and the Caucasus.

The wingspan is 36–42 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Leontodon, Hieracium, Plantago and Trifolium species.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q751956 entry