| Cucullia chamomillae | |
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| Caterpillar | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Cucullia |
| Species: | C. chamomillae |
| Binomial name | |
| Cucullia chamomillae Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 |
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The Chamomile Shark (Cucullia chamomillae) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Central Europe, Southern Europe, the Near East and North Africa.
The wingspan is 40-42 mm. The length of the forewings is 19-23 mm. The moth flies from April to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Chamomile, especially Matricaria perforata.