Crypsedra gemmea

Crypsedra gemmea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Crypsedra
Species: C. gemmea
Binomial name
Crypsedra gemmea
Treitschke, 1825
Synonyms
  • Miselia gemmea
  • Polymixis gemmea
  • Hadena gemmea

Crypsedra gemmea is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Central and Northern Europe.

The length of the fore-wings is 16–20 mm. The moth flies from July to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various grasses, but prefer Molinia caerulea.

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