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Grass Moth

Loxostege sticticalis

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Description:

The wingspan is 24 - 29 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Artemisia vulgaris, Beet, Chenopodium album and Artemisia campestris. It can become a pest for Sugar beet and Tobacco.

Habitat:

It is found in the Palearctic ecozone and Nearctic ecozone.

Reference Links:

Loxostege sticticalis, Loxostege sticticalis | Papallones

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