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Amphipoea oculea
Amphipoea oculea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Amphipoea
About
Amphipoea oculea, the ear moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1761 and it is found in most of the Palearctic realm. It is one of four species that are difficult to tell apart, requiring the examination of the genitalia. The larvae feed in the stems and roots of low plants and grasses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Amphipoea oculea is Amphipoea oculea.
- Amphipoea oculea belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Amphipoea oculea belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Amphipoea oculea belongs to the class Insecta.
- Amphipoea oculea belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Amphipoea oculea belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Amphipoea oculea belongs to the genus Amphipoea.