Amphipoea fucosa

(Amphipoea fucosa)

Description

The Saltern Ear Moth (Amphipoea fucosa) is a moth of the family Noctuoidea. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 29–35 mm. Resembles the ear moth (Amphipoea oculea) but is larger, with the reniform orange-red. The moth flies from the beginning of June to the end of September. The larvae feed inside the roots and stems of various grasses.

Taxonomic tree:

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