Polyphaenis sericata
Polyphaenis sericata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Polyphaenis |
Species: | P. sericata |
Binomial name | |
Polyphaenis sericata Esper, 1787 | |
The Guernsey Underwing (Polyphaenis sericata) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe and Asia.
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Mounted
The wingspan is 38–44 millimetres (1.5–1.7 in).
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, including Privet, Honeysuckle and Dogwood.
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