Polyphaenis sericata explained

Polyphaenis sericata, the Guernsey underwing, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1787.^[1] It is found in Europe and Asia.

The wingspan is 38–.

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, including privet, honeysuckle and dogwood.

External links

• Web site: Kimber . Ian . 73.108 BF2302a Guernsey Underwing Polyphaenis sericata (Esper, 1787) . UKMoths . 23 October 2019.
• Fauna Europaea
• Lepiforum e.V.
• Schmetterlinge-Deutschlands.de

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . May 25, 2019 . Polyphaenis sericata (Esper, 1787) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . October 23, 2019.