Jodia croceago
| Jodia croceago | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Jodia |
| Species: | J. croceago |
| Binomial name | |
| Jodia croceago (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) | |
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The Orange Upperwing (Jodia croceago) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in southern and central Europe, north up to the southern half of England and Wales.
The wingspan is about 35 mm. The moth flies from October to November depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Quercus species.
The species has disappeared from the United Kingdom as a resident species during the first decade of the 21st century.[1]
References
- ↑ Platt, John R. (February 7, 2013). "3 British Moths Extinct; Most Other Species in Decline". Extinction Countdown. Scientific American. Retrieved 12 September 2013.