Cucullia asteris

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Cucullia asteris
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C. asteris
Binomial name
Cucullia asteris

The Star-wort (Cucullia asteris) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe.

Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 5
Larva feeding on Goldenrod

The wingspan is 45–52 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Aster tripolium, Goldenrod, and other Aster species.

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