Amphipyra tragopoginis (Clerck 1759) (Family Noctuidae)

Forewing Length: 16-18mm;
Wingspan: 33-38mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? April - June ? July - September
(Earliest: 23.7)

Biotopes:
Meadows

Gardens
Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Campanula rotundifolia

Artemisia vulgaris

Urtica dioica

Rumex acetosa

Ranunculus acris

Linaria vulgaris

Plantago major

Melampyrum pratense

Galium mollugo

Epilobium angustifolium

Anthriscus sylvestris

Fragaria vesca

Crataegus

Most Salix
Parasitoids:
Hyposoter didymator Larva

Meloboris collector Larva

Phryxe nemea Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Amphipyra tragopoginis
Amphipyra tragopoginis
Nature Spot: Mouse Moth - Amphipyra tragopoginis
Lepiforum: Amphipyra tragopoginis
Plant Parasites of Europe: Amphipyra tragopoginis


Pictures © 2003 J.K. Lindsey, 2015 R. Thunus

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