Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Scientific name Conistra rubiginosa | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Conistra Rank Species | |
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Similar Conistra, Conistra vaccinii, Conistra rubiginea, Conistra erythrocephala, Satellite |
Conistra rubiginosa
The Black-spot Chestnut (Conistra rubiginosa) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe.
The length of the forewings is 15–16 mm. The moth flies in one generation from October to late April. [1].
The larvae feed on various shrubs, deciduous trees and herbaceous plants, including Common Lilac, Apple, Rose and Prunus spinosa.
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