Kingdom Animalia Family Noctuidae Scientific name Moma alpium Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Moma Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
Similar Butterflies and moths, Abrostola triplasia, Agrochola helvola, Xanthia icteritia, Craniophora ligustri |
Moma alpium (scarce merveille du jour) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone.
The wingspan is 30–35 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on oak, European beech and birch.
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