Rivula sericealis
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Rivula sericealis | |
|---|---|
 | |
 | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Rivula |
| Species: | R. sericealis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763) | |
The Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Evergestis forficalis.
Larva
The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The length of the forewings is 13–15 mm. The moth flies from May to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various grasses, such as False Brome and Purple Moor Grass.
External links
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.