Udea olivalis

Udea olivalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Udea
Species: U. olivalis
Binomial name
Udea olivalis
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms
  • Pyralis olivalis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Botys olivalis var. caucasica Staudinger, 1897
  • Botys olivalis var. transbaicalis Staudinger, 1897
  • Pyralis umbralis Hübner, 1796

Udea olivalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

Larva
Pupa

The wingspan is 24–28 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Hedera helix, Lychnis, Urtica, Symphytum officinale and Lamiaceae.

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