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Spotted Sulphur moth
Emmelia trabealis
39.3846, 23.1837
Field Notes
Description:
Emmelia trabealis (Spotted Sulphur), is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. and it can be found in most of Europe.
The wingspan of Emmelia trabealis can reach 18–24 mm. The forewings show a very variable black drawings on a yellowish or dirty white background. The rear wings are reddish brown in color.
Eggs are green, elongated and cone-shaped, with a flattened base and distinct longitudinal ribs. Caterpillars are reddish to greenish brown, with dark dorsal lines and a yellow side band, the head is relatively small and brown. Cocoons are red-brown or green.
This species presents two overlapping generations a year, the second generation is generally missing in cool years. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location and then again from August to early September. The pupa overwinters. The larvae feed on field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) and Polygonum species.
It was spotted in Tsagarada village, Pelion mountain, Greece.
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