Biology:Elaphria versicolor

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Short description: Species of moth

Elaphria versicolor
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Elaphria
Species:
E. versicolor
Binomial name
Elaphria versicolor
Grote, 1875
Synonyms
  • Hadena versicolor

Elaphria versicolor (variegated midget) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in north-eastern North America, including Ontario and Ohio.

This wingspan is about 22 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on balsam fir, hemlock, pine, spruce, yellow birch and white cedar.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5353500 entry