Oncocera semirubella
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| Genus: | Oncocera Stephens, 1829
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| Species: | O. semirubella
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Oncocera semirubella is a small moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Europe, including the British Isles. [2]
The wingspan is 26–30 mm. The adult moth flies in one generation from the end of June to August.[1] It is easily disturbed from short grassland, flies from dusk onwards, and is attracted to light and sugar.[2]
The larvae feed on Lotus corniculatus, white clover, Ononis species, Horseshoe Vetch and Medicago species.
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands; this may vary in other parts of its range.
References
- ^ "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ a b Goater B. (1986) British Pyralid Moths: A Guide to their Identification, Harley Books Ltd., Colchester: 175 pp.; ISBN 0-946589-08-9
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