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.
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.
The larvae feed on Aster, Solidago and Callistephus chinensis.
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