Acrolepia autumnitella
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Acrolepia autumnitella is a species of moth of the family Acrolepiidae
. It is found in most parts of Europe. The wingspan ranges from 11 to 13 mm.
The larvae can be found on the leaves of bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara
) or occasionally deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). The pupa is formed in a cocoon created from silk. There are generally two generations in a year. The first in July and the second in October.
Acrolepiidae
The Acrolepiidae family of moths are also known as False Diamondback moths.Caterpillars are typically 10 to 12 mm in length and spotted. Adults have a wingspan between 16 and 18 mm and are generally nocturnal.-Species:Some representative species are:...
. It is found in most parts of Europe. The wingspan ranges from 11 to 13 mm.
The larvae can be found on the leaves of bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara
Solanum dulcamara
Solanum dulcamara, also known as bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, bitter nightshade, blue bindweed, Amara Dulcis, climbing nightshade, fellenwort, felonwood, poisonberry, poisonflower, scarlet berry, snakeberry, trailing bittersweet, trailing nightshade, violet bloom, or woody...
) or occasionally deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). The pupa is formed in a cocoon created from silk. There are generally two generations in a year. The first in July and the second in October.