About Ophiusa tirhaca Cramer, 1773
Ophiusa tirhaca, commonly known as the green drab, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. Its scientific name is Ophiusa tirhaca Cramer, 1773. The species was originally described by Pieter Cramer. It can be found in southern Europe, Africa, Australia, and the southern regions of Asia. This moth has an approximate wingspan of 50 millimetres. The larvae of Ophiusa tirhaca feed on heath, Pistacia lentiscus, Pistacia terebinthus, Cotinus coggygria, Rhus coriaria, Rhus cotinus, Cistus, Eucalyptus, Osyris, Viburnum, and Pelargonium.
