Cucullia chamomillae

Cucullia chamomillae
Cucullia chamomillae
Caterpillar
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Cucullia
Species: C. chamomillae
Binomial name
Cucullia chamomillae
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

The Chamomile Shark (Cucullia chamomillae) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Central Europe, Southern Europe, the Near East and North Africa.

The wingspan is 40-42 mm. The length of the forewings is 19-23 mm. The moth flies from April to June depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Chamomile, especially Matricaria perforata.

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