Hadena confusa

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Hadena confusa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Hadena
Species: H. confusa
Binomial name
Hadena confusa
Hufnagel, 1766
Synonyms
  • Phalaena confusa
  • Phalaena nana
  • Noctua conspersa
  • Bombyx annulata
  • Phalaena x-scriptum
  • Dianthoecia nana
  • Harmodia nana

The Marbled Coronet (Hadena confusa) is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe, North Africa and west en central Asia.

The wingspan is 27–35 mm. The moth flies from May to July and sometimes from August to September in a second generation depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Dianthus and Silene species, such as Silene nutans and Silene vulgaris.[1]

Subspecies

  • Hadena confusa confusa
  • Hadena confusa herczigi
  • Hadena confusa iliensis

References

  1. ↑ "Robinson, G. S., P. R. Ackery, I. J. Kitching, G. W. Beccaloni & L. M. Hernández, 2010. HOSTS - A Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants. Natural History Museum, London.". 

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