Coronet Craniophora ligustri |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Craniophora |
Species: | C. ligustri |
Binomial name | |
Craniophora ligustri Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 |
The Coronet (Craniophora ligustri) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe, through Northern Asia to Japan.
The wingspan is 30–35 mm. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.
The caterpillars feed on Fraxinus excelsior, Common Lilac and Ligustrum vulgare.