Euclidia triquetra

Euclidia triquetra
Euclidia triquetra
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Euclidia
Species: E. triquetra
Binomial name
Euclidia triquetra
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms
  • Noctua triquetra Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Noctua fortificata Fabricius, 1787
  • Phalaena fascialis Villers, 1789
  • Euclidia aurantiaca Staudinger, 1881
  • Gonospileia triquetra
  • Euclidia (Gonospileia) triquetra

Euclidia triquetra is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in south-eastern Europe, as well as Kazakhstan, Anatolia eastern Sibiria up to the Pacific Ocean. It’s habitat consists of warm, dry areas.

The wingspan is 24-30 mm. Adults are on wing from mid April to June and from the end of July to August. There are two generations per year. They are active during the day.

The larvae feed on various Fabaceae species, including Astragalus and Onobrychis species.

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