Chrysodeixis chalcites
Chrysodeixis chalcites
Chrysodeixis chalcites, sometimes referred to as tomato - Gold Owl, is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of cutworms ( Noctuidae ).
- 5.1 Notes and references
- 5.2 Literature
Features
Butterfly
The wingspan of the butterfly is from 32 to 42 mm. On the fore wings prevail reddish-brown stains. They show two characteristic silver-white, self-contained, drop-shaped characters, juxtaposed closely but are not merging. The lower midfield and the Saumfeld are obscured and mostly golden brown dusted. The outer transverse line is heavily serrated. The hind wings are gray-brown without markings, the hem slightly darkened. The thorax is hairy and furry provided with some tufts of hair, the proboscis is well developed.
Egg, caterpillar, pupa
The eggs have a yellowish color, and are covered with a lot of longitudinal ribs.
Full-grown caterpillars are green in color. They have thin whitish back - and side- back lines and wide, also whitish side stripes.
The pupa is yellowish, greenish or brownish in color and shows bright segment cuts and black-brown back muscles and brown elytra.
Similar Species
- The iota - syllable Owl ( Autographa jota ) is colored for several pinkish brown in overall appearance, while the Ziest - syllable Owl ( Autographa pulchrina ) is colored for several violet brown. The moths of both species the front silver characters is open v -shape to the top.
- Chrysodeixis acuta is gray brown in the overall appearance paler, and more.
The butterflies of all the above species are absent a golden brown Überstäubung the forewing.
Distribution and habitat
Chrysodeixis chalcites occurs in the Mediterranean and in many parts of Africa. It was also detected in the Lake Garda area. Information from Asia and Australia are subject to confirmation and may refer to Eriosoma Chrysodeixis. It is native in many different habitats, but settled especially enjoy cultural landscapes.
Way of life
The moths of Chrysodeixis chalcites form consecutive generations. They are mostly nocturnal and also visit bait and artificial light sources. The caterpillars feed preferentially from the leaves of various crops, such as tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, corn and alfalfa. In North America, the species was introduced into greenhouses and occurs there year, on a pest.
Endangering
In Germany the species is absent. Occasionally it wanders and is found as Irrgast. However, it is not a classic migrant moths. Even with introductions vegetables are possible.