Udea lutealis
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Udea |
Species: | U. lutealis
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Binomial name | |
Udea lutealis (Hübner, 1809)
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Udea lutealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1809.
Description
Udea lutealis has a wingspan of 23–26 mm.[1] Forewings are pale creamy or yellow ocher with darker undulating cross. The hindwings are light gray to whitish on the underside, while the body is whitish.[1] These moths fly at night from June to August depending on the location, in one generation.[1] The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants, mainly Rubus, Centaurea, Plantago, Cirsium and Artemisia.[1][2]
Distribution
Udea lutealis is present in most of Europe.
Habitat
This species prefers humid areas such as fresh meadows, clearings, forest roads, etc.
References
- ^ a b c d UKMoths
- ^ Lepidoptera of Belgium Archived 2007-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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