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Drymonia querna

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Oak marbled brown
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D. querna
Binomial name
Drymonia querna

Drymonia querna, the oak marbled brown, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is found in the Middle East and mainland Europe except the north.

Caterpillar

The wingspan is 38–43 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae inhabit warm and dry woodlands and scrub in the lowlands. They feed on oak and also European beech.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Drymonia querna (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)". Pyrgus.de. Retrieved March 8, 2017.