Biology:Polyphaenis sericata

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Short description: Species of moth

Polyphaenis sericata
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P. sericata
Binomial name
Polyphaenis sericata
(Esper, 1787)

Polyphaenis sericata, the Guernsey underwing, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1787.[1] It is found in Europe and Asia.

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The wingspan is 38–44 millimetres (1.5–1.7 in).

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, including privet, honeysuckle and dogwood.

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q751597 entry