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Thalpophila matura, Crete - photo © Nikos Marakis
Thalpophila matura (Hufnagel, 1766)
MOTH INFO
Thalpophila matura is a moth of the family Noctuidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Thalpophila matura (Hufnagel, 1766)
Synonyms
Phaleana matura Hufnagel, 1766
Phalaena texta Esper, 1787
Noctua cytherea Fabricius, 1794
Thalpophila zernyi Agenjo, 1941
Common name
Straw Underwing
Classification
Superfamily: Noctuoidea > Family: Noctuidae > Subfamily: Xyleninae > Tribus: Dypterygiini > Genus: Thalpophila
Wingspan
38-46 mm
Habitat
Forest edges, parks, glades.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Poaceae (Molinia, Schedonorus pratensis, etc).
Flight period
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