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Pharmacis carna

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Pharmacis carna

Pharmacis carna is a moth of the Hepialidae family. It is mainly found in mountainous areas, mostly in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains, although it is also present in Hungary.

The wingspan is 32–44 mm for females and 25–34 mm for males. Adults are on wing from June to August in one generation.

The larvae feed on the roots of various grass species.

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Pharmacis carna Wikipedia