- Perigrapha munda
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Perigrapha munda Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus: Perigrapha Species: P. munda Binomial name Perigrapha munda
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Synonyms - Noctua munda
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 - Anorthoa munda
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) - Orthosia munda
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
The Twin-spotted Quaker (Perigrapha munda) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. The wings are gray, with two closely approximate and very conspicuous dark spots on the disk of the fore wings.[1] It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 38-44 mm. The moth flies from March to May depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Oak, Willow, Populus tremula, Fraxinus excelsior, Acer campestre, Humulus lupulus and Honeysuckle.
References
- ^ "Twin-spotted Quaker". Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921.
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