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Amphipyra micans

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Amphipyra micans is a moth in the Noctuidae family. It was first described by Lederer in 1857 and has also been named Amphipyra frivaldszkyi by Mocsáry in 1896.

This species is found from Bulgaria and the Balkans south to Greece, east to Turkey, and south to Lebanon. The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are active from July to September. The caterpillars feed on Galium mollugo (goat’s beard).


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