3,548 observations
Dot Moth
Melanchra persicariae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Melanchra
About
Melanchra persicariae, the dot moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. This is a very distinctive species with very dark brown, almost black, forewings marked with a large white stigma from which the species gets its common name. The hindwings are grey with a dark band at the termen. The wingspan is 38–50 mm. It flies at night in July and August and is attracted to light, sugar and flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dot Moth is Melanchra persicariae.
- Dot Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Dot Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Dot Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Dot Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Dot Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Dot Moth belongs to the genus Melanchra.