Orthosia miniosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Noctuidae |
Genus: | Orthosia |
Species: | O. miniosa |
Binomial name | |
Orthosia miniosa Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 |
The Blossom Underwing (Orthosia miniosa) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 31-36 mm. The length of the forewings is 15-17 mm. The moth flies in one generation from the end of March to mid May [1].
The larvae feed on various trees and shrubs, mainly oak.