Orthosia miniosa

Orthosia miniosa
Orthosia miniosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Orthosia
Species: O. miniosa
Binomial name
Orthosia miniosa
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

The Blossom Underwing (Orthosia miniosa) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 31-36 mm. The length of the forewings is 15-17 mm. The moth flies in one generation from the end of March to mid May [1].

The larvae feed on various trees and shrubs, mainly oak.

Notes

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

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