Hadena perplexa, Crete - photo © Nikos Marakis
Hadena perplexa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
MOTH INFO
Hadena perplexa is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Hadena perplexa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Noctua perplexa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Phalaena lepida (Esper, 1790)
Phalaena carpophaga (Brahm, 1791)
Noctua ochracea (Haworth, 1809)
Dianthoecia capsophila (Duponchel, 1842)
Miselia nisus (Germar, 1842)
Opigena repanda (Herrich-Schäffer, 1850)
Miselia atlas (Prout, 1928)
Common name
Tawny Shears
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Hadeninae > Tribus: Hadenini > Genus: Hadena
Wingspan
27-36 mm
Habitat
Rocky slopes, mountain meadows, pastures, dry and warm areas.
Food Plant
The larva is monophagous on Caryophyllaceae (Saponaria, Silene vulgaris) and feeds on flowers and fruits.
Flight Period
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