Sciota adelphella Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836 is a animal in the Pyralidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Sciota adelphella Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836

Sciota adelphella Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836

Sciota adelphella is a Pyralidae moth found in Europe, with a 20–24 mm wingspan and caterpillars that feed on specific willows and poplars.

Family
Genus
Sciota
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Sciota adelphella Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1836

Sciota adelphella is a moth species belonging to the Pyralidae family. It was originally described by Josef Emanuel Fischer von Röslerstamm in 1836, and can be found in Europe. This moth has a wingspan ranging from 20 to 24 millimeters. Adults produce one generation per year, which flies from mid-June through August. The caterpillars of this species feed on Populus alba, Salix alba, and Salix repens.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Pyralidae Sciota

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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