Dysauxes ancilla

(Dysauxes ancilla)

Description

Dysauxes ancilla (the handmaid) is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Southern and Central Europe, through Turkey and Armenia, over the Ural mountains and up to the Caucasus. The wingspan is 22–25 mm. The larvae primarily feed on Taraxacum, Senecio, Plantago and Lactuca species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Arctiidae
Genus:Dysauxes
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe