Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Genus Calamotropha Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | Subphylum Hexapoda Family Crambidae Scientific name Calamotropha paludella Rank Species | |
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Similar Calamotropha, Butterflies and moths, Catoptria pinella, Catoptria, Agriphila inquinatella | ||
Calamotropha paludella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Africa, Australia and large parts of Asia.
The wingspan is 23–29 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Typha latifolia and sometimes Typha angustifolia.
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