Xylocampa areola

Xylocampa areola
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Xylocampa
Species: X. areola
Binomial name
Xylocampa areola
(Esper, 1789)

The Early Grey (Xylocampa areola) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe and Morocco.

The wingspan is 32–40 mm. The moth flies from February to May depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Honeysuckle.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Robinson, G. S., P. R. Ackery, I. J. Kitching, G. W. Beccaloni & L. M. Hernández, 2010. HOSTS - A Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants. Natural History Museum, London.".
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