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Rhagades pruni

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Rhagades pruni
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R. pruni
Binomial name
Rhagades pruni
Synonyms
  • Sphinx pruni Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775

Rhagades pruni is a species of moth of the Zygaenidae family. It is found in most of Europe (except for the British Isles) up to East Asia, including Japan.

Larva

The length of the forewings is 10–12 mm for males and 8-11 mm for females.

The larvae feed on Vaccinium uliginosum, Calluna vulgaris and Andromeda polifolia.

Subspecies

  • Rhagades pruni pruni
  • Rhagades pruni callunae Spuler, 1906