Paradrina rebeli

Paradrina rebeli is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands.[1] Some authors consider the genus Paradrina to be a subgenus of Caradrina, hence the species is also known as Caradrina rebeli or Caradrina (Paradrina) rebeli.

Paradrina rebeli
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Noctuidae
Genus:
Paradrina
Species:
P. rebeli
Binomial name
Paradrina rebeli
Synonyms
  • Caradrina rebeli
  • Caradrina (Paradrina) rebeli

The wingspan is 26–31 mm (1.0–1.2 in). The moth flies year round.

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants.

References
  1. Markku Savela (July 18, 2008). "Caradrina genus". funet.fi. Retrieved 2009-03-05.


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