Grammodes stolida

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Grammodes stolida
Grammodes stolida

Grammodes stolida

Systematics
Class : Insects (Insecta)
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Owl butterfly (Noctuidae)
Subfamily : Catocalinae
Genre : Grammodes
Type : Grammodes stolida
Scientific name
Grammodes stolida
( Fabricius , 1775)
preparation

Grammodes stolida ( Syn .: Prodotis stolida ), sometimes also referred to as the gannet owl, is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of the owl butterflies (Noctuidae). The name of the species is derived from the Latin stolidus  = stupid, because of the sometimes awkward flying style of the moths.

features

butterfly

The wingspan of the moth is 30 to 36 millimeters. The black-brown middle field on the upper side of the forewings, which is divided by a straight, whitish transverse band, is typical of the species. On the outside it is bounded by a narrow, slightly curved whitish band that bends at right angles to the front edge, shows a tooth-like indentation in the middle and is yellowish on the outside. The hem area is gray-brown to dark brown. A short white line can be seen next to the apex . The upper side of the hind wings is dark brown. A whitish transverse band runs through the midfield. There is a whitish spot near the tornus . The fringes shimmer silky white and are interrupted by a short dark area that is opposite the whitish spot. The proboscis is well developed.

Caterpillar

Adult caterpillars have a red-yellow basic color that is lightened along the stigmas and in the upper area. The body is provided with fine black vertical lines and large white, black-rimmed back warts. Back and side back lines are dark gray. The first two pairs of belly legs are shortened.

Similar species

Grammodes bifasciata differs primarily in size (wingspan 40 to 48 millimeters) and the very straight band on the outer edge of the middle field on the upper side of the forewings.

distribution and habitat

The species is found in southern Europe along the Mediterranean , in Africa, the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and in Australia. Occasionally it has been found as a migrant butterfly or irregular visitor in Germany, Denmark , England , Finland and Switzerland . It is mainly found in macchia bush formations and wasteland.

Way of life

Grammodes stolida forms two generations a year, from May to June and August to September. During the day, the moths sometimes fly in the sunshine and visit artificial light sources and also bait at night . The caterpillars feed on the leaves of Paliurus , Rubus , oak ( Quercus ) and tanner bush species ( Coriaria ). The species overwinters as a pupa .

supporting documents

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Arnold Spuler: The butterflies of Europe , Volume 1, E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Stuttgart (E. Nägele), 1919
  2. ↑ a b c Walter Forster, Theodor A. Wohlfahrt: The butterflies of Central Europe. Volume 4: Owls. (Noctuidae). Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung, Stuttgart 1971, ISBN 3-440-03752-5 .
  3. ↑ a b c d Barry Goater, Lázló Ronkay, Michael Fibiger: Catocalinae & Plusiinae . In: Martin Honey, Michael Fibiger (eds.): Noctuidae Europaeae . tape 10 . Entomological Press, Sorø 2003, ISBN 87-89430-08-5 (English).
  4. ↑ Gram Modes bifasciata
  5. ↑ www.insektenbox.de
  6. ↑ www.schmetterlinge-deutschlands.de

literature

  • Walter Forster , Theodor A. Wohlfahrt : The butterflies of Central Europe. Volume 4: Owls. (Noctuidae). Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung, Stuttgart 1971, ISBN 3-440-03752-5 .
  • Barry Goater, Lázló Ronkay, Michael Fibiger: Catocalinae & Plusiinae . In: Martin Honey, Michael Fibiger (eds.): Noctuidae Europaeae . tape 10 . Entomological Press, Sorø 2003, ISBN 87-89430-08-5 (English).

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