Anania lancealis

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Anania lancealis
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Anania lancealis, dorsal view
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Anania lancealis, lateral view
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A. lancealis
Binomial name
Anania lancealis
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) [1]
Synonyms
  • Perinephela lancealis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Pyralis lancealis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Anania lancealis bergmani (Munroe & Mutuura, 1968)
  • Anania lancealis honshuensis (Munroe & Mutuura, 1968)
  • Phalaena glabralis Fabricius, 1794
  • Phalaena palustrata Fabricius, 1794
  • Anania lancealis pryeri (Munroe & Mutuura, 1968)
  • Anania lancealis sinensis (Munroe & Mutuura, 1968)
  • Anania lancealis taiwanensis (Munroe & Mutuura, 1968)

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Anania lancealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae.

Subspecies

  • Anania lancealis lancealis
  • Anania lancealis bergmani
  • Anania lancealis honshuensis
  • Anania lancealis pryeri
  • Anania lancealis sinensis
  • Anania lancealis taiwanensis

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Description

The wingspan of Anania lancealis can reach 30–34 mm. Forewings are long and narrow, especially in males. The upper side of the wings is whitish, with brown lines and patches.[3]

These moths fly at dusk from May to Mid August depending on the location.[4]

The larvae feed on Eupatorium cannabinum,[3] but is also reported on Jacobaea vulgaris, Teucrium scorodonia, Sium latifolium and Stachys.[4] They pupate in a silken cocoon in which they also hibernate.[5]

Distribution and habitat

This species can be found in most of Europe.[6] It prefers woodland and marshy fenland.[3]

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