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Clover Hayworm Moth
Hypsopygia costalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pyralidae ›Genus: Hypsopygia
About
Hypsopygia costalis, the gold triangle or clover hay moth, is a species of moth of the family Pyralidae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775 and is found in Europe. The wingspan is 16–23 mm. The adult moths fly from May to July, depending on the location. The supposed species H. aurotaenialis is included here pending further study.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Clover Hayworm Moth is Hypsopygia costalis.
- Clover Hayworm Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Clover Hayworm Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Clover Hayworm Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Clover Hayworm Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Clover Hayworm Moth belongs to the family Pyralidae.
- Clover Hayworm Moth belongs to the genus Hypsopygia.