Biology:Rhagades predotae

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Short description: Species of moth

Rhagades predotae
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Zygaenidae
Genus: Rhagades
Species:
R. predotae
Binomial name
Rhagades predotae
(Naufock, 1931)[1]
Synonyms
  • Procris predotae Naufock, 1931

Rhagades predotae is a moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is known from central, southern and eastern Spain .

The length of the forewings is 9–10 mm for both males and females. Adults are on wing during the day.

The larvae feed on Prunus spinosa and Pyrus bourgaeana.

References

  • C. M. Naumann, W. G. Tremewan: The Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae. Apollo Books, Stenstrup 1999, ISBN:87-88757-15-3

Wikidata ☰ Q291597 entry