Chrysodeixis acuta

Chrysodeixis acuta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Chrysodeixis
Species: C. acuta
Binomial name
Chrysodeixis acuta
Walker, 1858
Synonyms
  • Plusia acuta
  • Neoplusia furihatai
  • Shensiplusia nigribursa

The Tunbridge Wells Gem (Chrysodeixis acuta) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in North Africa as well as the on Canary Islands eastwards to Australasia.

The wingspan is 35–45 mm.

The larvae feed on various plants, including Barley, Linseed and Sorghum.

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