Kingdom Animalia Family Noctuidae Scientific name Cucullia asteris Higher classification Cucullia Order Butterflies and moths | Subphylum Hexapoda Genus Cucullia Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | |
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Similar Cucullia, Cucullia artemisiae, Butterflies and moths, Cucullia tanaceti, Cucullia absinthii | ||
The Star-wort (Cucullia asteris) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 45–52 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Aster tripolium, Goldenrod, and other Aster species.
References
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