13,492 observationsNNA
Four-spotted Moth
Tyta luctuosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Noctuidae ›Genus: Tyta
About
Tyta luctuosa is a noctuid ("owlet") moth. Its common names include four-spotted moth and field bindweed moth. It is the only member of the genus Tyta, which forms a hitherto monotypic tribe Tytini in the Catocalinae subfamily. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz SchiffermĂĽller in 1775. The genus was erected by Gustaf Johan Billberg in 1820 and the tribe was described by Herbert Beck in 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Four-spotted Moth is Tyta luctuosa.
- Four-spotted Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Four-spotted Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Four-spotted Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Four-spotted Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Four-spotted Moth belongs to the family Noctuidae.
- Four-spotted Moth belongs to the genus Tyta.