Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Anania Higher classification Anania | Phylum Arthropoda Family Crambidae Scientific name Anania hortulata Rank Species | |
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Similar Anania, Butterflies and moths, Patania ruralis, Chrysoteuchia culmella, Anania coronata | ||
Anania hortulata
Anania hortulata, the small magpie, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe and North America.
The wingspan is 24–28 millimetres (0.94–1.10 in) and the moth flies from June to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Stachys, mint and nettle.
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