Biology:Spatalia argentina

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Short description: Species of moth

Spatalia argentina
Spatalia argentina01.jpg
Scientific classification
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Animalia
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Genus:
Spatalia
Species:
S. argentina
Binomial name
Spatalia argentina
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

The Argentine (Spatalia argentina) is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in Central and Southern Europe,[1] through Turkey and Iraq, up to Iran.

The wingspan is 35–40 millimetres (1.4–1.6 in). The moth flies from April to August in two generations depending on the location.

The larvae mainly feed on Quercus species but also on Salix and Populus species.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q821418 entry