The ?
Owlet (Plusia
chrysitis) belongs, as its name suggests, to the group of the moths
and within this group, to the family of owlets (Noctuidae). Not all
moths are active at night. Most of them are, and so is the ? owlet.
It is related to the Silver Y (Autographa gamma), which is fairly common and active during day time and therefore commonly known. In contrast the Silver Y, the ? owlet does not show a white Y on its wings, but two shining, separated golden bands. |
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Photograph by Jose Verkest, text by Maria Pfeifer |