Antigastra catalaunalis
| Antigastra catalaunalis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Antigastra |
| Species: | A. catalaunalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel, 1833) | |
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Image by Harold Maxwell-Lefroy
Antigastra catalaunalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is endemic to tropical and subtropical areas, but is also found in other areas due to its migratory nature.
The wingspan is 19–22 mm.
The larvae feed on Antirrhinum, Linaria vulgaris, Sesame and Scrophulariaceae and Pedaliaceae species.
References
External links
- waarneming.nl (Dutch)
- Lepidoptera of Belgium
- Microlepidoptera.nl (Dutch)
- Antigastra catalaunalis at UKmoths
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