26,719 observationsLeast Concern
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
Ctenucha virginica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Ctenucha
About
Ctenucha virginica, the Virginia ctenucha, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The wingspan ranges from 40–50 millimetres (1.6–2.0 in). The wing color varies from black to olive-brown. The body is a metallic blue-green. The head is yellow-orange, with feathery antennae. The caterpillar (about 20–25 mm) has multiple tufts of white and yellow hair. It undergoes metamorphosis in May–August.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Virginia Ctenucha Moth is Ctenucha virginica.
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Virginia Ctenucha Moth belongs to the genus Ctenucha.