Chersotis ocellina

(Chersotis ocellina)

Description

Chersotis ocellina is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the mountainous areas of Europe, especially in the Alps (on heights between 1,500 and 2,500 meters), the Apennine Mountains, Pyrenees and the Cantabrian mountains. The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The moth flies from July to August in one generation. The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants.

Taxonomic tree:

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