Chrysodeixis acuta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Chrysodeixis |
Species: | C. acuta |
Binomial name | |
Chrysodeixis acuta Walker, 1858 |
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The Tunbridge Wells Gem (Chrysodeixis acuta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in North Africa as well as the on Canary Islands eastwards to Australasia.
The wingspan is 35-45 mm.
The larvae feed on various plants, including Barley, Linseed and Sorghum.