Biology:Calamotropha paludella

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Short description: Species of moth

Calamotropha paludella
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Calamotrophini
Genus: Calamotropha
Species:
C. paludella
Binomial name
Calamotropha paludella
(Hübner, 1824)
Synonyms

Calamotropha paludella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Africa, Australia and large parts of Asia.

The wingspan is 23–29 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on bulrush (Typha latifolia) and sometimes lesser bulrush (Typha angustifolia).

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2656860 entry