Cucullia asteris | |
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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.