4,195 observations
Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Geometridae ›Genus: Abraxas
About
Abraxas grossulariata is a moth of the family Geometridae, native to the Palaearctic ecozone and North America. Its distinctive speckled colouration has given it a common name of magpie moth. The caterpillar is similarly coloured to the adult, and may be found as a pest feeding on the leaves of shrubs such as gooseberry.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Magpie Moth is Abraxas grossulariata.
- Magpie Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Magpie Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Magpie Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Magpie Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Magpie Moth belongs to the family Geometridae.
- Magpie Moth belongs to the genus Abraxas.