Polymixis flavicincta

Polymixis flavicincta
Polymixis flavicincta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Polymixis
Species: P. flavicincta
Binomial name
Polymixis flavicincta
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
Synonyms
  • Noctua flavicincta Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Noctua dysodea Esper, 1790
  • Polymixis major (Esper, 1790)
  • Polia ochracea Smith, 1900
  • Andropolia ochracea
  • Polymixis lajonquierei

The Large Ranunculus (Polymixis flavicincta) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe and North Africa.

Illustration

The wingspan is 40–50 mm. The length of the forewings is 17–22 mm. The moth flies in one generation from the end of August to November [1] and are attracted to light.

The larvae feed on various grasses, such as mint, Taraxacum officinale, Senecio, Fireweed and at times even fruit bearing trees.

Subspecies

  • Polymixis flavicincta flavicincta
  • Polymixis flavicincta meridionalis (Corsica,...)
  • Polymixis flavicincta lajonquierei (Spain,...)
  • Polymixis flavicincta caroli (Algeria,...)
  • Polymixis flavicincta laportei (Morocco,...)

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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