Amphipyra effusa

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Amphipyra effusa
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Amphipyra
Species:
A. effusa
Binomial name
Amphipyra effusa
Boisduval, 1828
Synonyms
  • Pyrois effusa(Boisduval, 1828)

Amphipyra effusa is a moth in the family Noctuidae. It is found from the Mediterranean region and Asia.

The wingspan is 41–48 mm. The moth flies from May to September.

The larvae feed on various plants, including Ferula , Populus , Erica , Cytisus and Cistus .

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