Violaphotia molothina(Esper, 1789)
  1. Noctuidae
  2. Noctuinae
  3. Noctuini
  4. Noctuina
  5. Violaphotia
    6.  molothina
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Habitat

  • Coastal dunes
  • Coniferous forests
  • Heathlands, moorlands
  • Sandy terrain

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34-44 mm

Phenogram based on the literature
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    DeutschGraue Heidekrauteule
    DeutschWeißmoos-Kiefernheiden-Erdeule
    FrançaisNoctuelle de la Callune
    NederlandsGrijze heide uil
    NederlandsGrijze heide-uil
    NederlandsGrijze heideuil
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    EricaceaeCalluna vulgarisHeather
    EricaceaeEricaHeath
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Lycophotia molothinaEsper, 1789

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