Anania verbascalis (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Anania verbascalis (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Anania verbascalis (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Anania verbascalis is a Crambidae moth found in Europe, with a 22–26 mm wingspan and larvae that feed on two plant species.

Family
Genus
Anania
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Anania verbascalis (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Anania verbascalis (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775 is a species of moth that belongs to the family Crambidae. This moth species is found in Europe. Its wingspan measures between 22 and 26 millimeters. Adult moths of this species fly between June and August, with flight timing varying based on location. The larvae of Anania verbascalis feed on Teucrium scorodonia and Verbascum thapsus.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Anania

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