Pediasia aridella

(Pediasia aridella)

Description

Pediasia aridella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1788 and is found in Europe. There are three recognised subspecies. The wingspan is 20–26 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on various grasses.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Pediasia
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