Biology:Anania perlucidalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Anania perlucidalis
Phlyctaenia.perlucidalis.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Anania
Species:
A. perlucidalis
Binomial name
Anania perlucidalis
(Hübner, 1809)
Synonyms
  • Pyralis perlucidalis Hübner, 1800–1809
  • Phlyctaenia perlucidalis

Anania perlucidalis, the fenland pearl,[1] is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1809 and is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 21–23 mm (0.83–0.91 in). The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Cirsium oleraceum and other Cirsium species.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3320984 entry