Apoda limacodes
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Limacodidae |
Genus: | Apoda |
Species: | A. limacodes
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Apoda limacodes |
Apoda limacodes, also known as the festoon,[2] is a species of moth of the family Limacodidae.
Distribution[edit]
The moth is found in most of Europe.[3] Within Great Britain, the species is scarce.[2]
Description[edit]
Adults have a wingspan of 24–28 mm, with male specimens generally slightly smaller and darker than females.[2] It is primarily nocturnal, but it will occasionally fly in the daytime. The moth usually flies between June and July.[1]
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Biology[edit]
The festoon mainly inhabits thick woodlands. The larvae are known to feed on oak and beech.[1]
Life cycle and behaviour The larva is small and grub-like. After storms, caterpillars are often observed in large numbers between August and October. Cocoons are not attached, but overwinter and pupate in the spring.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Wagner, Wolfgang. "European Lepidoptera and their ecology: Apoda limacodes". www.pyrgus.de. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ a b c Kimber, Ian. "The Festoon | UKmoths". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ Karsholt, Ole. "PESI portal - Apoda limacodes (Hufnagel, 1766)". www.eu-nomen.eu. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
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