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Udea olivalis

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Udea olivalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Udea
Species:
U. olivalis
Binomial name
Udea olivalis
Synonyms
  • Pyralis olivalis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Botys olivalis var. caucasica Staudinger, 1897
  • Botys olivalis var. transbaicalis Staudinger, 1897
  • Pyralis umbralis Hübner, 1796

Udea olivalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775 and is found in Europe.

Pupa

The wingspan is 24–28 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Hedera helix, Lychnis, Urtica, Symphytum officinale and Lamiaceae.