Biology:Zotheca
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Short description: Genus of moths
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| Genus: | Zotheca Grote, 1874
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Zotheca is a monotypic genus of moths of the family Noctuidae. It contains one species: Zotheca tranquilla, or the elder moth. It is found in western North America.[1][2]
Description
Adult elder moths are usually pale green, although some tan specimens have been recorded. The forewings are light green with darker green markings. The hindwings are white.[2] Adults are on wing in the summer.[2][3]
Larva have a pattern of yellow, black, and purple.[2]
Habitat and host plant
Elder moths are found in riparian habitats and moist forest habitats. The larvae feeds on Sambucus (elderberry) plants.[2]
References
- ↑ Lafontaine, Donald; Schmidt, Christian (2010-03-19). "Annotated check list of the Noctuoidea (Insecta, Lepidoptera) of North America north of Mexico". ZooKeys 40: 1–239. doi:10.3897/zookeys.40.414. ISSN 1313-2970. http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=2182.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "PNW Moths | Zotheca tranquilla". http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-noctuidae/subfamily-noctuinae/tribe-xylenini/zotheca/zotheca-tranquilla/.
- ↑ Pohl, Greg; Anweiler, Gary; Schmidt, Christian; Kondla, Norbert (2010-03-05). "An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta, Canada". ZooKeys 38: 1–549. doi:10.3897/zookeys.38.383. ISSN 1313-2970. http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=2163.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q8074590 entry
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