Biology:Eudryas grata
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Short description: Species of moth
| Eudryas grata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Eudryas |
| Species: | E. grata
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| Binomial name | |
| Eudryas grata Fabricius, 1793
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Eudryas grata is a moth known as the beautiful wood nymph. They are known for their mimicry of bird droppings. Found in abundance, predominantly across the entire eastern United States . Hosts for the caterpillar include Ampelopsis, buttonbush, grapes, hops, and Virginia creeper.[1]
Gallery
Larvae or caterpillar of Eudryas grata.
Eudryas grata adult
Eudryas grata at rest, shown from above
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References
External links
- Photographs of Eudryas grata in their moth and caterpillar forms
- Butterflies and Moths of North America
- Ohio State University profile
Wikidata ☰ Q5406777 entry
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