Cryphia raptricula | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Cryphia |
Species: | C. raptricula |
Binomial name | |
Cryphia raptricula (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) |
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The Marbled Gray (Cryphia raptricula) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. From the Atlantic Ocean to Central Asia. Southward reaching the northern parts of the Sahara desert. In Europe, it is primarily found in Central Europe and South-East Europe.
The wingspan is 29–36 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–14 mm. The moth flies from June to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various Lichen, primarily Sticta pulmomacea.