Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Scientific name Amphipyra livida | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Amphipyra Rank Species | |
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Similar Amphipyra, Amphipyra perflua, Svensson's copper underwing, Actinotia polyodon, Cryphia raptricula | ||
Amphipyra livida is a moth in the Noctuidae family. It is found in central and southern Europe, although strays are known from further north. It is also known from Anatolia to Korea, China and Japan.
The wingspan is 39–45 mm. Adults are mainly on wing from August to October.
The larvae feed on various low-growing plants, such as Taraxacum and Hieracium species. Larvae can be found from April to July. The species overwinters as an egg.
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