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Dark Mottled Willow

Spodoptera cilium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Spodoptera

About

Spodoptera cilium, known variously as dark mottled willow, lawn caterpillar and grasslawn armyworm, is a noctuid moth found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and western, southern, and south-east Asia and several countries in southern and eastern Europe. It is a migrant to northern Europe and has been recorded at least nine times in the United Kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark Mottled Willow?
The scientific name of Dark Mottled Willow is Spodoptera cilium.
What kingdom does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow belongs to the family Noctuidae.
What genus does Dark Mottled Willow belong to?
Dark Mottled Willow belongs to the genus Spodoptera.