A nocturnal moth species belonging to the Noctuidae family, characterized by distinctive yellow underwings with broad dark borders
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Widespread across temperate European regions, including grasslands, woodland edges, gardens, and agricultural landscapes
Ecological Role
Important pollinator and prey species in ecosystem food webs, contributing to biodiversity and serving as indicator species for environmental health
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Scaled wing surfaces with fine protective hair-like structures, predominantly brown and gray coloration
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LIMBS WINGS
Two pairs of wings, forewings with mottled brown/gray patterns, hindwings bright yellow with prominent dark border
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HEAD SENSORY
Compound eyes, antennae for chemical and environmental sensing, proboscis for nectar feeding
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BODY STRUCTURE
Medium-sized moth with wingspan of 40-50 mm, robust thorax and abdomen, cryptic dorsal wing coloration for camouflage
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Pekka Malinen, Luomus
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