Udea lutealis
Udea lutealis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Udea |
Species: | U. lutealis |
Binomial name | |
Udea lutealis (Hübner, 1809) | |
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Udea lutealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae.
Description
Udea lutealis has a wingspan of 23–26 mm.[1] Forewings are pale creamy or yellow ocher with darker undulating cross. The hind wings are light gray to whitish on the underside, while the body is whitish.[1] These moths fly at night from June to August depending on the location, in one generation.[1] The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants, mainly Rubus, Centaurea, Plantago, Cirsium and Artemisia.[1][2]
Distribution
Udea lutealis is present in most of Europe.
Habitat
This species prefers humid areas such as fresh meadows, clearings, forest roads, etc..
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