Caradrina kadenii

Caradrina kadenii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Caradrina
Species: C. kadenii
Binomial name
Caradrina kadenii
(Freyer, 1836)
Synonyms
  • Platyperigea kadenii
  • Caradrina (Platyperigea) kadenii

The Clancy's Rustic (Caradrina kadenii) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It originates from Southern and Central Europe, but has gradually extended its range to the North.

The wingspan is ca. 30 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The moth flies from May to October, depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants.

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