Allotria elonympha

(Allotria elonympha)

Description

Allotria elonympha, the false underwing moth, is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. The species is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 33–44 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September. The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as Black Gum, Nyssa sylvatica, hickory and walnut.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Noctuidae
Genus:Allotria
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