Amphipyra effusa

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

Amphipyra effusa
Scientific classification
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)

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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