Cryphia algae
Cryphia algae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Cryphia |
Species: | C. algae |
Binomial name | |
Cryphia algae (Fabricius, 1775) | |
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The Tree-lichen Beauty (Cryphia algae) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Mediterranean parts of Europe and the Near East.
The wingspan is 24–30 mm. The length of the forewings is 10–13 mm. The moth flies from July to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various Lichen species.
External links
- European Butterflies and Moths
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- UK Moths
- Vlindernet (Dutch)
- waarneming.nl (Dutch)
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