Perigrapha munda

Perigrapha munda
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.

Larva
Larva - Lateral view

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

  1. ^ Wikisource-logo.svg "Twin-spotted Quaker". Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921. 

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