Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Hexapoda Order Lepidoptera Scientific name Dysgonia algira | Phylum Arthropoda Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Rank Species | |
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Similar Dysgonia, Catephia alchymista, Dysgonia torrida, Minucia lunaris, Eublemma purpurina | ||
The Passenger (Dysgonia algira) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe (but primarily in Southern Europe), North Africa and the Near East.
The wingspan is 40–46 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Rubus and Willow.
References
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