Anania perlucidalis

Anania perlucidalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Anania
Species: A. perlucidalis
Binomial name
Anania perlucidalis
(Hübner, 1809)
Synonyms
  • Pyralis perlucidalis Hübner, 1800–1809
  • Phlyctaenia perlucidalis

Anania perlucidalis, commonly known as the fenland pearl[1] is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 21–23 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Cirsium oleraceum and other Cirsium species.

References

  1. "Norfolk Moths". Retrieved 5 August 2015.

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