Polypogon tentacularia
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Subfamily: | Pooideae |
Genus: | Polypogon |
Species: | P. tentacularia
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Binomial name | |
Polypogon tentacularia |
Polypogon tentacularia is a species of litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Europe.
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The wingspan is ca. 30 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Taraxacum officinale, Goldenrod and Hawkweed.
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