Udea lutealis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Udea |
| Species: | U. lutealis
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| Udea lutealis (Hübner, 1809)
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Udea lutealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1809.
Description[]
Udea lutealis has a wingspan of 23–26 mm.[1] Forewings are pale creamy or yellow ocher with darker undulating cross. The hindwings are light gray to whitish on the underside, while the body is whitish.[1] These moths fly at night from June to August depending on the location, in one generation.[1]
Figs.1 larva after final moult
The larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants, mainly Rubus, Centaurea, Plantago, Cirsium and Artemisia.[1][2]
Distribution[]
Udea lutealis is present in most of Europe.
Habitat[]
This species prefers humid areas such as fresh meadows, clearings, forest roads, etc.
References[]
- ^ a b c d UKMoths
- ^ Lepidoptera of Belgium Archived 2007-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
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Categories:
- Udea
- Moths of Europe
- Moths of Asia
- Moths described in 1809
- Udea stubs