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Xestia Elisabetha
''Xestia'' is a genus of noctuid moths (family Noctuidae). They are the type genus of the tribe Xestiini in subfamily Noctuinae, though some authors merge this tribe with the Noctuini. Species in this genus are commonly known as "clays", " darts" or " rustics", but such names are commonplace among Noctuidae. ''Xestia'' moths have a wide distribution, though they most prominently occur in the Holarctic. With almost 200 species included at one time, ''Xestia'' was something of a "wastebin genus". But almost half of the traditional species are now placed elsewhere (see below), and some of the remaining ones are liable to be assigned to another genus also. On the other hand, new moths that probably do belong in this genus are still being discovered (e.g. '' X. hypographa'', which led to the 2002 transfer of '' X. ornata'' from '' Eugraphe'' to here). Thus, unless there are drastic taxonomic changes in the future, ''Xestia'' is likely to remain one of the larger noctuine genera. Eco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestia Ochreago
:''The ''Phalaena (Noctua) ochreago'' invalidly described by Esper in 1791 is '' Tiliacea citrago. ''Xestia ochreago'' is a moth of the family Noctuidae. Description ''Xestia ochreago'' has a wingspan of 37–39 mm. The forewings are basically yellowish or pale brown, with transversal wavy dark brown lines and with yellowish rings surrounded by darker fine lines. At the lower rim of the kidney shaped ring there is a characteristic brownish stain. The hind wings are greyish or pale brown. Biology Adults are mainly day-active and are on wing from the end of June to August in one generation per year. Adults are found on flowers of ''Scabiosa'', ''Adenostyles'' and ''Cirsium spinosissimum''. The larvae feed on various plants, including ''Verbascum'' and ''Tussilago farfara''. This species overwinters as a caterpillar. Distribution and habitat This species is found in the Mediterranean and Asia. In Europe it is found in the mountains of Spain, the mountains in the eastern Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
