Chrysodeixis chalcites
| Tomato Looper | |
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| Species: | C. chalcites
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| Chrysodeixis chalcites (Esper, 1789)
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The Tomato Looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found from southern Europe, the Levant and tropical Africa, but can be found in great parts of Europe because it is a migratory species.
The length of the forewings is 15–18 mm. The moth flies from June to October.[1]
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Echium vulgare, Apium, Rubus, but also Tomato, Fragaria and Tobacco[1] which is why it is perceived as a pest.
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Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
References
External links
Media related to Chrysodeixis chalcites at Wikimedia Commons- vlindernet.nl Template:Nl icon
- waarneming.nl Template:Nl icon
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
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