Capsula algae

Capsula algae
Capsula algae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Capsula
Species: C. algae
Binomial name
Capsula algae
Esper, 1789
Synonyms
  • Phalaena algae
  • Noctua algae
  • Nonagria cannae
  • Nonagria russa
  • Archanara algae

The Rush Wainscot (Capsula algae) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Central and Southern Europe (and very sporadically in North-western Europe), Turkey, Armenia, Northern Caucasus, South-west Siberia.

The wingspan is 32-45 mm. Adults are on wing from July to September depending on the location. There is one generation per year.

The larvae bore the stems of Scirpus lacustris, Typha species and Iris pseudacorus.

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