Guernsey_underwing

<i>Polyphaenis sericata</i>

Polyphaenis sericata

Species of moth

Polyphaenis sericata, the Guernsey underwing, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1787.[1] It is found in Europe and Asia.

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The wingspan is 38–44 millimetres (1.5–1.7 in).

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, including privet, honeysuckle and dogwood.

References

  1. [1]
    Savela, Markku (May 25, 2019). "Polyphaenis sericata (Esper, 1787)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
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