Biology:Laspeyria flexula

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Short description: Species of moth

Laspeyria flexula
Laspeyria flexula (14836298402).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Genus: Laspeyria
Species:
L. flexula
Binomial name
Laspeyria flexula
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Laspeyria flexula, the beautiful hook-tip, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in the Palearctic realm.

The wingspan is 23–27 mm. The moth flies from May to June depending on the location.

Fig 1,1a Larvae in various stages

The larvae feed on willow and Populus tremula (aspen).

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1572283 entry