Synaphe punctalis

(Synaphe punctalis)

Description

Synaphe punctalis is a moth of the family Pyralidae described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 22–27 mm. The moth flies in one generation from June to August[1] and are attracted to light. The caterpillars feed on mosses.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pyralidae
Genus:Synaphe
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