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Adscita schmidti

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Adscita schmidti
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A. schmidti
Binomial name
Adscita schmidti
(Naufock, 1933)[1]
Synonyms
  • Procris schmidti Naufock, 1933

Adscita schmidti is a moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found on the Iberian Peninsula west of the Ebro river.

The length of the forewings is 10-13.5 mm for males and 9–13 mm for females. Adults are on wing from May to August.

The larvae feed on Rumex acetosa and Rumex acetosella.

References

  • C. M. Naumann, W. G. Tremewan: The Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae. Apollo Books, Stenstrup 1999, ISBN 87-88757-15-3