| Mocis proverai | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae Latreille, 1809 |
| Genus: | Mocis |
| Species: | M. proverai |
| Binomial name | |
| Mocis proverai Zilli, 2000 |
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Mocis proverai is a moth of the family Noctuoidea. It is found in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
In a recent publication [1] Mocis frugalis, that is found in Asia and Australia is promoted to a separate species. Both species can be distinguished with microscopic research of the genitalia.
The length of the forewings is 18-21 mm.
The larvae feed on various grasses like sugarcane and oat.