16,766 observations
Mother of Pearl
Patania ruralis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Crambidae ›Genus: Patania
About
Patania ruralis, the mother of pearl moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Scopoli in 1763. It is found in Europe. The species is notable for its rolling locomotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mother of Pearl is Patania ruralis.
- Mother of Pearl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mother of Pearl belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mother of Pearl belongs to the class Insecta.
- Mother of Pearl belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Mother of Pearl belongs to the family Crambidae.
- Mother of Pearl belongs to the genus Patania.