Lemonia dumi

(Lemonia dumi)

Description

Lemonia dumi is a species of moth of the family Brahmaeidae (older classifications placed it in Lemoniidae). It is found in scattered populations in Central Europe. The wingspan is 45–65 mm. The moth flies from October to November depending on the location. The larvae feed on Hieracium and Taraxacum species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lemoniidae
Genus:Lemonia
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