Chrysodeixis acuta

Chrysodeixis acuta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Chrysodeixis
Species: C. acuta
Binomial name
Chrysodeixis acuta
Walker, 1858
Synonyms
  • Plusia acuta
  • Neoplusia furihatai
  • Shensiplusia nigribursa

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.

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