Diachrysia leonina
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Diachrysia leonina is a butterfly ( moth )found in Asiafrom the owl butterfly family(Noctuidae).
features
butterfly
With a wingspan of 43 to 47 millimeters, the moths are among the large species of the subfamily of gold owls. The upper side of the forewings is colored nut-brown to purple-brown. Metallic shimmering flaws, which are typical for most gold owl species, are absent in this species. A pale gold-colored pollination can sometimes be seen near the apex in newly hatched specimens. The dark brown outer transverse line shows a V-shaped bulge near the front edge pointing in the direction of the apex. The hind wings are yellowish brown in color, have a dark brown center line and a slightly darkened hem area. The thorax is furry and provided with a thick tuft of hair. The abdomen has other smaller tufts of hair.
Similar species
- Allagrapha aerea is similar to Diachrysia leonina , but is only native to North America, so there is no geographical overlap between the two species.
- The water dost gold owl ( Diachrysia chryson ) differs clearly in the very large metallic gold-colored area near the apex on the upper side of the forewing .
Distribution and occurrence
Diachrysia leonina occurs in eastern Russia and China as well as in Japan .
Way of life
The moths fly in one generation, mainly in the months of August and September. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the nettle family (Urticaceae), mint family (Lamiaceae) or daisy family (Asteraceae).
Individual evidence
literature
- Charles Oberthür: Lépidoptères de l'Asie orientale Étud. d'Ent. 10, 1884
Web links
- insecta.pro - Diachrysia leonina at Insecta Pro