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Polypogon tentacularia

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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Scientific name
  
Polypogon tentacularia

Higher classification
  
Polypogon

Order
  
Butterflies and moths

Superfamily
  
Genus
  
Polypogon

Phylum
  
Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Butterflies and moths, Deltote deceptoria, Sideridis turbida, Diachrysia stenochrysis, Plusia festucae


Polypogon tentacularia is a species of litter moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is ca. 30 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Taraxacum officinale, Goldenrod and Hawkweed.

References

Polypogon tentacularia Wikipedia


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