Kingdom Animalia Family Crambidae Scientific name Uresiphita gilvata Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Uresiphita Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Uresiphita, Butterflies and moths, Pyrausta sanguinalis, Pyrausta cingulata, Ecpyrrhorrhoe rubiginalis | ||
Uresiphita gilvata
Uresiphita gilvata is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in Europe and North Africa.
The wingspan is 29–37 mm. Adults are on wing from September to October depending on the location.
The larva feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants, including Genista, Cytisus and Ulex.
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