- Dysgonia algira
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Dysgonia algira 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus: Dysgonia Species: D. algira Binomial name Dysgonia algira
Linnaeus, 1767Synonyms - Phalaena algira Linnaeus, 1767
- Noctua triangularis Hübner, [1803]
- Ophiusa albivitta Guenée, 1852
- Ophiusa festina Walker, 1858
- Ophiusa olympia Swinhoe, 1885
- Grammodes algira var. europa Schawerda, 1912
- Grammodes algira f. defecta Stauder, 1923
- Parallelia algira sinica Bryk, 1949
- Dysgonia achatina Sulzer, 1776
- Dysgonia defecta (Stauder, 1923)
The Passenger (Dysgonia algira) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe (but primarily in Southern Europe), North Africa and the Near East.
The wingspan is 40-46 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Rubus and Willow.
External links
- European Butterflies and Moths by Chris Jonko
- The Passenger at UKmoths
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