Oncocera semirubella
Oncocera semirubella is a small moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Europe, including the British Isles.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Oncocera |
| Species: | O. semirubella |
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| Oncocera semirubella | |
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The wingspan is 26–30 mm. The adult moth flies in one generation from the end of June to August. It is easily disturbed from short grassland, flies from dusk onwards, and is attracted to light and sugar.[2]
The larvae feed on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), white clover, Ononis species, horseshoe vetch and Medicago species.
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and the Netherlands; this may vary in other parts of its range.
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References
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- Goater, Barry (1986). British Pyralid Moths: A Guide to their Identification. Colchester: Harley Books. pp. 107–8. ISBN 0 946589 08 9.
External links
- waarneming.nl (in Dutch)
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- UKmoths
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