Craniophora ligustri

Coronet
Craniophora ligustri
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.

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