Polyphaenis sericata
| Polyphaenis sericata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Polyphaenis |
| Species: | P. sericata |
| Binomial name | |
| Polyphaenis sericata Esper, 1787 | |
The Guernsey Underwing (Polyphaenis sericata) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Europe and Asia.
Mounted
The wingspan is 38–44 millimetres (1.5–1.7 in).
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, including Privet, Honeysuckle and Dogwood.