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Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canephora hirsuta, commonly known as the hairy sweep, is a species of moth in the family Psychidae. It is found in Europe.
Canephora hirsuta | |
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Caterpillar bag | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Psychidae |
Genus: | Canephora |
Species: | C. hirsuta |
Binomial name | |
Canephora hirsuta Poda, 1761 | |
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The wingspan of the male is 20–25 mm, and the female is wingless. The moth flies in one generation from May to July.
The larvae feed on shrubs, deciduous trees and herbaceous plants.
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