A nocturnal moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae, characterized by its agricultural significance as a pest of potato and other crops.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate agricultural regions of Europe, particularly in crop cultivation areas with potato, cereal, and root vegetable fields
Ecological Role
Agricultural pest species that can cause significant damage to potato crops and other cultivated plants by larvae burrowing into stems
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Scaled wings with camouflage coloration resembling bark or soil substrate
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LIMBS WINGS
Two pairs of membranous wings, robust legs adapted for brief flight and perching
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HEAD SENSORY
Compound eyes, antennae for chemical and environmental sensing
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BODY STRUCTURE
Medium-sized moth with brownish-grey forewings, wingspan approximately 40-50 mm, robust body with scaled wings
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Ben Sale from UK
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