Grammodes congenita explained

Grammodes congenita [1] is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Africa, including South Africa, Eswatini and Madagascar.

Foodplants of the larvae of this species are Cistus salvifolius, Rubus sp., Smilax sp. and Polygonum sp..[2] This species also figures on a $100 stamp of Cabo Verde from 1999.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Poole, R. W. (1989). Lepidopterorum Catalogus (New Series) Fascicle 118, Noctuidae . CRC Press., .
  2. http://www.africanmoths.com/pages/EREBIDAE/EREBINAE/grammodes%20congenita.html Africanmoths
  3. https://archive.today/20130702222529/http://www.butterflystamps.co.kr/www/gnu3/?doc=bbs/gnuboard.php&bo_table=collection&sselect=wr_8&stext=cape+verde&soperator=1&page=2&wr_id=1839 www.butterflystamps.co.kr