Anania verbascalis

Anania verbascalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Anania
Species:
A. verbascalis
Binomial name
Anania verbascalis
Synonyms
  • Pyralis verbascalis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Botys plumbocilialis Snellen, 1890
  • Anania verbascalis parvalis (Osthelder, 1935)
  • Pionea verbascalis f. intanecalis Caradja, 1927
  • Pyralis arcualis Hübner, 1796

Anania verbascalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 22–26 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

Fig.2 larva after final moult

The larvae feed on Teucrium scorodonia and Verbascum thapsus.

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