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Cucullia convexipennis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Noctuidae

Scientific name
  
Cucullia convexipennis

Higher classification
  
Cucullia

Order
  
Butterflies and moths

Subphylum
  
Hexapoda

Genus
  
Cucullia

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Cucullia, Noctuidae, Insect, Butterflies and moths, Cucullia intermedia

The Brown-hooded Owlet or Brown-bordered Cucullia (Cucullia convexipennis) is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in the north-eastern parts of the United States and adjacent parts of Canada.

Cucullia convexipennis Nearctica North American Moths Noctuidae Cuculliinae

The wingspan is 40–50 mm. The length of the forewings is 19–23 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.

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The larvae feed on Aster, Solidago and Callistephus chinensis.

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Cucullia convexipennis

References

Cucullia convexipennis Wikipedia