Cilix hispanica

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Cilix hispanica
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Drepanidae
Genus: Cilix
Species:
C. hispanica
Binomial name
Cilix hispanica

Cilix hispanica is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It is found in Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy and North Africa. [1]

The wingspan is about 25 millimetres (0.98 in). There are two generations per year.

The larvae feed on Prunus species. [2]

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References

  1. Lepiforum.de
  2. "LOT Moths and Butterflies". Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-06-24.