Xanthia gilvago

Xanthia gilvago
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Xanthia
Species: X. gilvago
Binomial name
Xanthia gilvago
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

The Dusky-lemon Sallow (Xanthia gilvago) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 32–38 mm. The moth flies from August to October depending on the location.

The larvae feed on English elm.


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