Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Scientific name Cryphia raptricula | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Cryphia Rank Species | |
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Similar Cryphia, Cryphia algae, Cryphia ereptricula, Bryophila ravula, Marbled beauty | ||
The Marbled Gray (Cryphia raptricula) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. From the Atlantic Ocean to Central Asia. Southward reaching the northern parts of the Sahara desert. In Europe, it is primarily found in Central Europe and South-East Europe.
The wingspan is 29–36 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–14 mm. The moth flies from June to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various Lichen, primarily Sticta pulmomacea.
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