Cerastis leucographa

(Cerastis leucographa)

Description

The White-marked (Cerastis leucographa) is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in most of Europe, east to Russia, through Asia up to Japan. The wingspan is 35–39 mm. Adults are on wing from March to June depending on the location. The larvae feed on Vaccinium myrtillus, Prunus spinosa and Salix, Rumex, Rhinanthus and Galium species.

Taxonomic tree:

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