Cucullia asteris

Cucullia asteris
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Cucullia
Species: C. asteris
Binomial name
Cucullia asteris
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

The Star-wort (Cucullia asteris) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 45-52 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Aster tripolium, Goldenrod, and other Aster species.

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