Autographa aemula

Autographa aemula
Autographa aemula
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Autographa
Species: A. aemula
Binomial name
Autographa aemula
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
Synonyms
  • Noctua lumina
  • Phalaena chrysomelas

Autographa aemula is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in mountainous areas, more specifically in the Alps, Southern France, Northeast Turkey and the Caucasus.

The wingspan is 36-42 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Leontodon, Hieracium, Plantago and Trifolium species.

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