Ophiusa tirhaca
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Ophiusa tirhaca

Ophiusa tirhaca, the green drab, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777. It is found in southern Europe, Africa, Australia and the southern parts of Asia.

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The wingspan is about 50 mm.

The larvae feed on heath, Pistacia lentiscus, Pistacia terebinthus, Cotinus coggygria, Rhus coriaria, Rhus cotinus, Cistus, Eucalyptus, Osyris, Viburnum and Pelargonium.

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References

1. Ophiusa tirhaca Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiusa_tirhaca

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