Chrysodeixis acuta
| Chrysodeixis acuta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Genus: | Chrysodeixis |
| Species: | C. acuta |
| Binomial name | |
| Chrysodeixis acuta Walker, 1858 | |
| Synonyms | |
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The Tunbridge Wells Gem (Chrysodeixis acuta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in North Africa as well as the on Canary Islands eastwards to Australasia.
The wingspan is 35–45 mm.
The larvae feed on various plants, including Barley, Linseed and Sorghum.
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