Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Crypsedra Higher classification Crypsedra | Phylum Arthropoda Family Noctuidae Scientific name Crypsedra gemmea Rank Species | |
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Similar Butterflies and moths, Noctuidae, Ammoconia caecimacula, Conistra rubiginea, Xanthia togata | ||
Crypsedra gemmea is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Central and Northern Europe.
The length of the fore-wings is 16–20 mm. The moth flies from July to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various grasses, but prefer Molinia caerulea.
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