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Orgyia trigotephras  Boisduval, 1828
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Lepidoptera / Noctuidae
Vapourer Moth     Baħrija tal-frott irqiq
Further Information:
Larvae feed on bramble, buckthron and several stone-fruit tree species. Females are wingless and remain near the pupa after eclosing; males are winged. Latter reach up to 15mm in length.


























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