Biology:Pseudeustrotia candidula

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Short description: Species of moth

Pseudeustrotia candidula
Pseudeustrotia candidula.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Pseudeustrotia
Species:
P. candidula
Binomial name
Pseudeustrotia candidula
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Pseudeustrotia candidula, the shining marbled, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It can be found from Europe to Japan .

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The moths flies from May to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various plants, including Rumex acetosella and Polygonum bistorta.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q777686 entry