- Chrysodeixis chalcites
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Chrysodeixis chalcites Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus: Chrysodeixis Species: C. chalcites Binomial name Chrysodeixis chalcites
(Esper, 1789)Synonyms - Phalaena-Noctua chalcites Esper, 1789
- Plusia verticillata
- Plusia chalcites
- Phytometra chalcytes
- Autographa chalcites
The Tomato Looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is endemic to southern Europe, the Levant and tropical Africa, but can be found in great parts of Europe because it is a migratory species.
The length of the forewings is 15-18 mm. The moth flies from June to October. [1].
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Echium vulgare, Apium, Rubus, but also Tomato, Fragaria and Tobacco which is why it is perceived as a pest.
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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