Leucochlaena oditis
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| Species: | L. oditis
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| Leucochlaena oditis (Hübner, 1822)
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Noctua oditis Hübner, 1822 | |
The Beautiful Gothic (Leucochlaena oditis) is a moth of the family Noctuidae, sub-family Cuculliinae. It is found in southern Europe and north Africa, with occasional finds on the southern coast of England.[1] The wingspan is 28–36 mm[2] The moth flies in September and October.
The larvae feed on grasses.[2][3]
References
- ^ Markku Savela. "Leucochlaena oditis". funet.fi. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ a b Ian Kimber. "2226 Beautiful Gothic Leucochlaena oditis". UKMoths. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ Wikisource:The Moths of the British Isles/Chapter 15#267
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